Get going with Maxim Gorky

A good start is half the battle and, hopefully, Maxim Gorky can give us just that in the HotelMeyrick.ie and theghotel.ie Handicap Hurdle at the opening stage of the Galway Festival this evening.

Noel Meade’s five-year-old is progressive and it’s quite possible has been underestimated by the handicapper in this his first venture into such company.

He looked sure to score at Cork when falling at the third last and then redressed the balance in no uncertain manner next time, taking his maiden at Gowran Park.