Summer joy for Murphy at Limerick

Apt To Run picked up a valuable prize for fledgling trainer Michael Murphy with victory in the 27,000 euro Roadbridge Summer Hurdle at Limerick this evening.

Murphy only took a full licence in April but looks to have a fair tool on his hands in the shape of this four-year-old.

Niall ’Slippers’ Madden sent him to the front with two to jump as British raider Katies Tutor gave way and a superb leap at the final flight sealed matters.

Piltown gave chase but the 13-2 chance, who idled in front after the last, had a length to spare at the line.