Couleur France brushes rivals aside

Couleur France, the clear form horse on his second to the smart Sheamus at Fairyhouse, easily won the thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle at the rainswept Tipperary track yesterday.

Noel Meade’s charge was as short as 4-6 in the morning, but sustained support for his two main rivals, Morney Wing and ex point-to-pointer Marvellous Moment, saw him drift out to 11-10.

Marvellous Moment was in front early in the straight, but the patiently handled Couler France was soon giving chase.