Sam Da Vinci belatedly opens his account

The Mullins brothers, Tony and Willie, and cousins, Danny and Emmet, were on the mark with Sam Da Vinci and Dr.Schultz respectively at yesterday’s Bank Holiday meeting in Downpatriclk.

The Barry Connell-owned Sam Da Vinci belatedly opened his account under trainer’s son Danny in the Fran Murrin Memorial Maiden Hurdle, at the expense of Butney Boy.

Scrubbed along with three to jump, the 11/10 favourite was soon back on the bridle and, in front before the final flight, stayed on to score by two lengths.