Sortudo does it well on hurdling debut Smart bumper performer Sortudo (8/15 fav) was strongly supported in morning betting ahead of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle at Cork and ran out an emphatic winner under Danny Mullins.  Always close to the pace, the Cheltenham Champion Bumper seventh went to the front before the second-last where he made a mistake. That error didn't halt his momentum, though, and he went away to beat the 2024 Champion Bumper third Jalon D'oudairies by eight and a half lengths. Wille Mullins trains the Authorized gelding for Michael Feeley.  "He had very good bumper form and had schooled well at home," said Danny Mullins. "He jumped well all through the race but was alone in front when he just had a look at the final hurdle.  "I rode him in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham when he gave me a great feel. His introduction today was over two miles and he didn't lack speed. "He has matured well and going further wouldn't be out of the question for him either - that will be one of the usual conundrums for Willie to decide. "You'd imagine Christmas could now be a target and that'll decide the bigger spring targets." Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes
