Dream ending, but not for Cadspeed supporters

Willie Mullins’ Cadspeed, having his first run since May and backed from 6-1 to 9-2, was a desperately unlucky loser of the Kilsheeelan Beginners’ Chase at Clonmel yesterday.

Ruby Walsh was in the plate and soon had him bowling along in front. Cadspeed jumped beautifully and headed for the final fence all of 15 lengths clear and full of running.

But, horror of horrors for those who helped shorten his price, he got in tight to the obstacle and paid the ultimate penalty. That handed the contest to Colm Murphy’s Dream Function, who took advantage to beat Mazuri Cowboy by 12 lengths.