First Figaro (Finny Maguire) beats Santiago De Cuba (Derek O'Connor)© Photo Healy Racing
On his eighth bumper start First Figaro gained a second win as he continued the resurgence of Dermot Weld's string in the JOC Metal Fabrication Limited (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Killarney.
It looked a matter of 'how far' for favourite Santiago De Cuba up the straight, but where it mattered he was no match whatsoever for the Finny Maguire-ridden First Figaro.
The 8/1 shot (from 10s) scored in the end by no less than four and three parts of a length.
"He has been a long time off but you could see in the parade ring he was ready and he had a lot of good form in the book," said Maguire.
"He is a hardy bumper horse with lots of experience and it was a very good performance in a very hot bumper.
"I'm surprised how well he did it but it goes to show the Weld horses are back in form. He is the right size for a hurdler and is a lovely scopey horse."
(TW & EM)
