Elliott & Kennedy win the first at Tipperary Getaway Beo (15/8 fav) made a winning start to her career in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle at Tipperary. Trained by Gordon Elliott for owner/breeder Mark Grace, the five-year-old raced towards the head of the chasing pack as La Dame Blanche established a healthy lead. The front-runner started to come back to the field before the home turn and Getaway Beo headed her two out before being pushed out to beat stablemate Clarnagh Maid by six lengths.  Winning rider Jack Kennedy said: “She jumped great, travelled away nicely and won nicely.  “It probably wasn’t the strongest race in the world but it was a nice start for her. “She’s a fine big mare, probably still has a bit of maturing to do physically. She’s tall and narrow and she’ll be a nice mare when she fills out. “She’ll definitely go on softer ground but I’m not sure about the depths of the winter.” Additional reporting by  Gary Carson
