Bumper winner can take maiden at first attempt over hurdles

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Ballymacaw
2.10 Tramore
2pts win

Bumper winner Ballymacaw is potentially a cut above the opposition on his hurdling debut in Tramore's 2m5f maiden hurdle.

Although led out unsold at €11,000 at the 2017 Derby sale, the Stowaway gelding made a good impression on his debut in a bumper at Punchestown in May, beating all bar Joseph O'Brien's £410,000 purchase Dlauro.

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Alan SweetmanFeatures writer

Published on 17 August 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:20, 17 August 2019

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