Fortune favours Bombay Pat on Rules debut Bombay Pat had some good fortune on his side when making a successful debut under Rules in the Matchbook 50/50 Series Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown. Leonard Vallis looked set to make all in this two-mile event and held about a length advantage when falling at the last. Werner was left in front but was immediately challenged by Bombay Pat who soon got on top under Danny Gilligan to score by two and three-quarter lengths. Walkineezy was a further 15 lengths back in third. Winning trainer Ross O’Sullivan said, “He's owned by Paul Garvey, a Meath man, who we are friendly with. He was involved in a syndicate called Drive On Will. Last spring, he decided to have his own horse. “This horse came recommended from Cormac Doyle off the point-to-points. He was third first time out in a point- to-point and we bought him off Cormac. He has been a very straightforward, simple horse. “We had him in today and obviously The Mourne Rambler was in as well but luckily enough he went to Naas, so it made things a lot easier for us. “He looks like a nice horse with a future. I'm delighted for Paul; he took the chance on him.” Quotes by John O'Riordan
