Smullen works magic on Nidhaam

Pat Smullen was seen at his absolute best when driving the Dermot Weld-trained Nidhaam to victory in the Mullinahone Fillies Maiden at sun-drenched Clonmel last night.

The daughter of Nayef landed a fair old gamble to boot, taken as high as 5-2 in the morning and also strong on track, going off the 5-4 favourite.

She tried to make all of the running, but appeared in a spot of bother when headed under two furlongs down by Fanzine.