25-1 shot Top Spin springs Gold Cup surprise

FOLLOWING a long period when his horses were out of form, John Murphy’s inmates are now simply flying and his Top Spin roared home to land a 25-1 shock in the valuable Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap at Killarney last night.

Superbly handled by Sam James, the three-year-old son of Cape Cross was 7lbs wrong at the weights, but made light of such an irritation.

Galway hero Admiral Barry made his bid off the final bend, but Top Spin was soon out after him and mastered the leader at the furlong pole.