Royal Alphabet and Ruby romp home

Royal Alphabet under Ruby Walsh made an impressive debut over fences in the Killinan Beginners Chase in Thurles today.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004 - 16:39

Royal Alphabet under Ruby Walsh made an impressive debut over fences in the Killinan Beginners Chase in Thurles today.

The Willie Mullins-trained six-year-old was a leading novice hurdler in Ireland last season and was always prominent under Ruby Walsh, jumping fluently before taking a clear lead down the back straight.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Thurles Place: Ireland Person: Ruby Person: Ruby Walsh Person: Willie Mullins Person: Walsh Event: Killinan Beginners Chase Event: Independent Arkle Chase Organisation: Royal Alphabet

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