Four-timer for Perfect Woman

Perfect Woman produced a typically game performance to complete her four-timer in the Ballagh Mares’ Handicap Hurdle at Thurles.

Ridden, as she was when successful last Sunday in Cork, by Mark Walsh, she popped out in front once more, and jumped with her customary fluency. Lost Book loomed large off the home turn and may have put her nose in front momentarily, but even-money favourite Perfect Woman got away very quickly from the final flight, and pulled almost two lengths clear.

“It was a slog all the way but when a horse gets to her she keeps galloping,” said Kanturk handler Mick Winters. “She’s a mare that’s probably better carrying weight than meeting faster horses.