Tipperary report: The Model Kingdom makes perfect start to life over obstacles
CASHING IN: Good As Hell, right, goes on to win the Tipperary Handicap Chase after Good Bye Milan and Gavin Brouder parted ways at the final fence. Both horse and jockey were fine afterwards. Picture: Healy Racing
The Noel Meade-trained The Model Kingdom, unbeaten in three bumpers, made a seamless transition to hurdling with a smooth success in the Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Mares’ Maiden Hurdle, the first race on Monday’s card at The Junction.
Sent off the 1-6 favourite, she settled in second place, a long way off leader C’est Rien, but eased upsides on the turn for home. Steadied at the last, she only had to be shaken up to quicken clear of Ginnets Girl, who got up in the final strides to deny C’est Rien second place.
