Piano calls the tune in National

PIANO Star gave veteran trainer Michael Cunningham a timely pre-Galway boost when landing the 50,000 Ladbrokes Midlands National at Kilbeggan last night.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2008 - 01:00

The 12/1 shot, strongly-ridden by Paddy Flood got the better of front-running Dow Jones at the final fence before edging right and staying on to triumph by a length and a half, with Mirpour a close and fast-finishing third.

Ruby Walsh tried to rally Dow Jones on the run-in but Piano Star had his measure. A Stewards Enquiry followed, with no alteration made to the placings.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Benvenuto Cellini file photo Ruby Walsh: Benvenuto Cellini non-runner decision shows the BHA have lost the love for their own punters
Burke's Native Warrior justifies odds to take Ballycorus Stakes at 'lucky' Leopardstown Burke's Native Warrior justifies odds to take Ballycorus Stakes at 'lucky' Leopardstown
Monvoe completes Cody double at Limerick Monvoe completes Cody double at Limerick
CourtsRacingPlace: GalwayPlace: KilbegganPerson: PIANOPerson: Michael CunninghamPerson: Paddy FloodPerson: Dow JonesPerson: MirpourPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Paul GilliganPerson: John Joseph KellyPerson: CunningahmPerson: CunninghamPerson: Noel MeadePerson: Niall ‘Slippers’ MaddenPerson: Paul CarberryPerson: MeadePerson: Dessie HughesPerson: MonteroPerson: Gerry BurkePerson: Philip RothwellPerson: Tom McCormackPerson: Roger LoughranPerson: AhorsecalledmollyPerson: Boxer CoffeyPerson: Ian McCarthyPerson: AllesandroPerson: Artiste BayPerson: Nipper JohnEvent: William Hill Galway PlateOrganisation: National PIANO StarOrganisation: LadbrokesOrganisation: Piano StarOrganisation: Go NativeOrganisation: Winterdown Star
<p>Folsom Blues and Dylan Browne McMonagle won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Gowran Park for Joseph O'Brien. Pic: HEALY RACING</p>

Folson Blues impresses at Gowran Park to spark O'Brien across-the-card treble

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited