Milani makes late surge to land bumper Mhi Milani powered home to get on top late on in the concluding Racing TV-sponsored bumper at Clonmel this afternoon. The Pat Foley-trained gelding had been a well-held fifth on his debut at Bellewstown back in April and went to post a 14/1 shot on his return to action. The Milan gelding was under pressure in sixth turning for home but stayed on stoutly for Joey Dunne in the closing stages and grabbed 2/1 favourite Red Seagull near the line for a neck success. "In fairness Joey gave him a peach of a ride. He had been keen at Bellewstown but they went so fast today, that he didn't travel. Joey said he just left him alone, to run well, but that he flew home," said Foley. "He shows plenty of gears at home, is a nice horse and Joey said he was good enough for a winners' bumper, so we'll see whether to go hurdling now or not. I think hurdling will help him. "I'm delighted for his owner Leo McCormack as his son Liam is our yard sponsor, with his company LMC Siteworks. He is a very loyal owner and has four horses with us." (Quotes by Tom Weekes)
