Friday, October 17, 2008

Johnny Murtagh back

Johnny Murtagh returns today from his controversial suspension and can make up for lost time by riding winners at both Irish meetings. At Tipperary, where the going will be very testing, he rides hot favourite Maurice Utrillo for Aidan O´Brien in the opening 2yo race at 15.10 CET before rushing to the all-weather meeting at Dundalk, here he has rides in all 7 races, including 3 for Aidan O´Brien, all with winning chances: Perfect Trut in the maiden race for 2yo fillies at 21.10, Francisco Goya in the colts´ equivalent half an hour later and Zulu Chief in a conditions race at 22.10. He can also take the opening maiden on Caherassdotcom for Mike Halford and could even go through the card as every one of his mounts has a chance.