Molly Hall strong in the staying handicap Alan McIntyre's Molly Hall took the concluding 1m6f handicap in Gowran Park by two and a-quarter lengths. The 15/2 shot made the best way home a furlong and a-half down and found plenty for Robert Whearty to have the spoils won in the closing stages. She beat Gangster Granny (7/1) into second and Palamon, the 7/2 favourite, was another length and a-half back in third. “She’s a deadly filly. She won twice last year and was placed a load of times, she’s very consistent,” said McIntyre. “She was off the track over 200 days and I’m delighted she went and did it, she was impressive enough. “We might go over hurdles with her at some point. I was worried about the ground today but it didn’t seem to be a problem. She has the heart of a lion and keeps going. “It’s great for the lads and I’m delighted to get her back to train this year.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson
