Killultagh Vic can make winning start over fences at Fairyhouse

Killultagh Vic can make a winning debut over fences in the opening race on today’s card at Fairyhouse.

Twice a winner in bumpers, he developed into a high-class hurdler, and finished last season by winning a handicap at Cheltenham and following up in a Grade 1 at Punchestown, a race in which Thistlecrack, Shaneshill and No More Heroes were amongst the vanquished.

While the latter race was over three miles, and an argument could be made that some of those in behind didn’t run up to their best, runner-up Thistlecrack gave the form a real boost when making a most impressive return in the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.