Chance Another One delivers in good style for Mullins Chance Another One hacked up on stable debut for Emmet Mullins in Division 1 of the Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe. The 6/4 favourite, with a first-time tongue-strap, made all over this extended two-miles-six-furlongs and Donagh Meyler got a breather into him after two out. His lead was markedly reduced at the last, however, he merely sailed away on the run-in to score by a whopping 11-lengths. Sydney Cruiser came in a remote second at 7/1 and was two and a-quarter lengths in front of Cathys Quest (25/1). Mullins said: "He was running gassy early and going down the back Donagh was changing his hands a bit, and he said to me afterwards the horse took a blow and filled himself. He galloped away strong to the line. "Shane Duffy had him previously and we had also found another one (a winner) from there as well, so took our opportunity when we could. I presumed the horse had been well - but wouldn't know, before I got him. His point-to-point win came on good and I'd say he is ground dependant. "The horse picked up an injury in January, but we've had a clean run with him since. The first-time tongue-tie suited and, while he isn't the biggest, has size for summer fences. "It is my first winner for Carl Slattery (owner) so it was important to get that." Chance Another One was a former point-to-point winner back in 2023. He had been off since finishing 12th at Wexford in May last year. Additional reporting by Tom Weekes
