Venusienne stars in Tramore claiming the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle

Venusienne was the first leg of as Closutton double, completed when the Brian Hayes-ridden mare May Call You Back notched her fourth career success In the Rickardstown Handicap Chase, holding the late challenge of recent Sligo winner Sayitfirst by a short-head before surviving a Stewards Enquiry.

STAR OF THE SHOW: Venusienne and Paul Townend win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing Photo.

Venusienne, whose only previous form was in black-type company, proved the undoubted star in Tramore, romping to a wide-margin victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle.

The J P McManus-owned Authorized mare, placed at listed level as a juvenile in France, was sent off 2/7 on a track where her trainer has won maiden hurdles with subsequent Grade 1 performers Gaelic Warrior and Saint Roi at this track in recent seasons.