Low Sun dazzles for Katie O’Farrell

Low Sun sprang a major surprise in the €100,000 RYBO Handicap Hurdle in Fairyhouse yesterday, giving 7lbs claimer Katie O’Farrell the biggest win of her career and the first leg of a magnificent double.

One of 10 runners for champion trainer Willie Mullins, the 25-1 shot came through to tackle front-running Yaha Fizz before the final flight and stayed on to triumph by two and a quarter lengths as Mullins earned prize-money with the winner, fourth (Pravaulguna), fifth (Karalee) and sixth (Meri Devie) in his quest to retain the title.

Low Sun’s victory proved the highlight of a double for Mullins, who said: “That’s a grand surprise. He was our second lowest weighted runner and a good opportunity for Katie.