Tipperary report: Imperial Ruler makes impressive debut

There were upsets in both divisions of the Tipperary Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle, the first won by an 18-1

Imperial Ruler and Barry O'Neill win the Racing Again June 1st (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Picture: Healy Racing.

In Imperial Ruler, Dermot McLoughlin introduced a potentially smart sort in the bumper, the final race on today's card in Tipperary.

Bred and owned by the Conway family, and from a dam line which has produced Group and listed winners on the level, this gelding moved into contention moving well as they turned for home and found plenty for Barry O’Neill’s pressure to keep even-money favourite Kottayam at bay.