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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Easy for Game in Tramore opener

Fri 14th Aug 2020, 17:12

Easy Game clears the last under Paul TownendEasy Game clears the last under Paul Townend
© Photo Healy Racing

Easy Game had an easy time of it in the opener at Tramore this evening, as he dismissed his three rivals in the EY Chase.

A familiar sight at the highest level, the Willie Mullins trained gelding was sent off the clear 2/9 favourite in the colours of Wicklow Bloodstock Limited.

Settled in second, the son of Barastraight improved to lead before the second last and a fine jump at the final obstacle sealed the deal, as he kept on well to prevail by three and a quarter lengths.

Razoul (5/1), a winner over the course and distance last month, made a dreadful mistake at the first, but recovered quickly and ran a respectable race to take second under Donagh Meyler for Ray Cody.

Townend, who had just one ride on the card, said: "I was happy enough to take a lead when we were going a good honest gallop.

"He came out of my hands once or twice but I suppose he is used to racing in Grade 1's and needing good jumps everywhere, but today we were dropping back a gear.

"I never felt like I was in trouble or anything and he just done enough."

About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.