Equation equal to task

ANDREW McNamara doubled-up on Equation and her former stable-companion Fearnwood Girl in last night’s maiden hurdle action in Sligo.

The Limerick rider seized the initiative at the second last on the well-backed Equation (9/2 to 11/4) in the opening June 29th At Sligo Mares Maiden Hurdle, the Lahib mare shooting clear on the home-turn before being kept up to her work to hold favourite Royal Crew by a half-length.

Equation was bred by her trainer Peter Casey, who was represented by his son Francis: “I suppose she deserved her turn. She ran well in Ballinrobe and Andy gave her a great ride. I suppose she’ll go back handicapping.”