Murchu lands opening strike in Galway

Murchu struck for Shark Hanlon in the Perfect Pint Beginners Chase on day four of the Galway Festival this afternoon.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2012 - 17:23

Murchu struck for Shark Hanlon in the Perfect Pint Beginners Chase on day four of the Galway Festival this afternoon.

The 13-2 chance was atoning for a Down Royal departure, having got rid of Andrew McNamara on his fencing debut but jumped much better for the same pilot and progressed to touch down over the second-last in a share of the lead.

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