So Young set to rise in trip after Thurles romp

WILLIE MULLINS’ So Young enjoyed his anticipated lap of honour in the Listed Horse And Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

So Young set to rise in trip after Thurles romp
Fri, 23 Dec, 2011 - 00:00
Pat Keane

Ruby Walsh allowed him stride along from the start and the classy French-bred never left second gear to easily beat a gallant Noras Fancy by six lengths.

Commented Mullins: “He did it nicely, but I have nothing planned. I’m thinking he needs a rise in trip and will have an entry in the Stayers’ Hurdle (Cheltenham) and at Aintree and Punchestown.”

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