Royal Rhythm hits right note to dismiss hot–pot

JOHN MURPHY, enjoying a break in Italy, missed seeing his Royal Rhythm easily beat hot-pot Salt Lake in the ladbrokes.com Maiden Hurdle at Limerick yesterday.

The winner made the running, until Ruby Walsh sent Salt Lake ahead before half way. Eddie Power, this was his 17th success, sat unperturbed and waited until the approach to the straight before renewing his challenge.

In front going to the flight, Royal Rhythm eased clear to score unextended by ten lengths.