Dancer overcomes early morning scare to waltz home

Dysart Dancer, far from one hundred per cent in the morning, stripped fit and well to land the 2012 Tramore Races Centenary Year Maiden Hurdle at the seaside venue yesterday.

Explained her trainer, Willie Mullins: “She was very stiff when pulling out this morning. “But my vet, Verginie Bascop, and the staff did a great job warming her up and she seemed fine when arriving here.”

The winner was making her jumping debut, but flicked across the flights like an experienced pro and had this in safe keeping once asked to lead by Emmet Mullins coming away from the third last.