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Bachasson makes it four from four

Bachasson and Ruby Walsh claim Three Stars at the lastBachasson and Ruby Walsh claim Three Stars at the last
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Bachasson made it four from four over hurdles when quickening up smartly to land the Dolores Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Tipperary.

Ruby Walsh settled behind the leaders on the 2/5 shot and he had to get to work as Three Stars kicked for home two out and stole a couple of lengths.

The Willie Mullins-trained hotpot claimed that rival over the last, however, and powered clear in the closing stages for a comprehensive four-and-a-half length success.

The French-import has won all his four starts since arriving in Ireland adding today's Grade Three prize to a maiden hurdle success at Sligo and two novice wins at Galway.

"He has plenty gears and definitely jumped slicker today. He is improved the whole time but I imagine he'll have to step up now," said Walsh.

"He was much more professional and flew the last today."

Patrick Mullins added:- "He has answered every question we've asked him and the dream is still alive. Ruby said he appreciated the 'give'."

(Quotes by Thomas Weekes)

About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.