Max Meridius opens account under Danny Mullins Jockey Danny Mullins teamed up with his uncle Tom, as well backed market leader Max Meridius justified that confidence in the David Heneghan Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Having shaped with promise on the Flat of late, the Mrs Helen Mullins owned gelding reverted to jumps here off an enticing mark. Tracking the leaders throughout, the 7/2f travelled strongly throughout the race and headed Bhean Saibhre at the final flight. Keeping on well on the run-in, the eventual winner scored by three-and-three-quarter lengths. "His form was always stepping up a bit, although we were disappointed with his last run over hurdles, said rider Danny Mullins. "I thought there would be more pace on with what the lads were saying, but they were all bark and no bite." "He was a fraction keen, but if he develops the right way, the better-grade races will have a stronger pace which will suit him. "Down the back, the hurdles are on the outside and I brought him wide in order to attack them, that was the reason to go out there. "There should be more in him on the Flat too, and I wouldn't mind riding him in one of those heavy-weight races around Tramore. If I tell Tom not to go there, he might go!" (Quotes by Mark Nunan)
