Snaefell springs surprise in sprint

SNAEFELL, a little unlucky in running when beaten four lengths by long-absent Empirical Power at Cork, slammed better opposition in the Listed Bud Light Stakes at the Curragh yesterday.

Snaefell springs surprise in sprint
Mon, 02 Jul, 2007 - 01:00

The grey travelled sweetly throughout for Johnny Murtagh and found plenty when the questions were popped.

Tax Free momentarily looked a winner approaching the furlong pole, but 16-1 shot Snaefell soon powered past and was snugly in front at the line.

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