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Tom Weekes

Tom Weekes

Henn See wins on Irish debut

Sun 26th Dec 2021, 13:32

Henn See and Sean O'KeeffeHenn See and Sean O'Keeffe
© Photo Healy Racing

French-import Henn See (11/8f) made a winning Irish debut for trainer Willie Mullins at Limerick today, landing the Signsplus Maiden Hurdle under jockey Sean O'Keeffe.

The son of Stickly Royal finished second in an Auteuil hurdle on his previous start last March and today reappeared when out-battling Itwasfate by half a length. Third-placed Cratloe Hill a newcomer, was a further length and three parts away and caught the eye under a hands and heels ride.

Cheltenham festival winner Sir Gerhard had earlier opened Mullins' Christmas account at Leopardstown and following the Champion Trainer's second winner of the day, jockey Sean O'Keeffe reported “it was a very tough performance and the ground is very hard work. In fairness he got headed but we jumped the last two really well and he battled to the line.

“He has plenty heart and battles well. He is a big strong horse who will improve the more he fills into himself. He'll be a good staying chaser.”

1st
11/8Fav
Tote €2.38 €1.10
2nd
0.5L
4/1
€1.70
3rd
1.75L
40/1
€9.10
About Tom Weekes
A lifelong racing fan, Tom began writing point to point reports in 2002 and has reported for irishracing.com since 2003, when he joined Irish Racing Services - since taken over by the Press Association. Has ridden a point to point winner and won the 2018 Irish Field Naps Table.