Globetrotting Oisin Murphy Succeeds with First British Winner of the Year

The flashy chestnut trained by Hugo Palmer was always in a leading position and secured the race after making a move for home at the furlong pole. The owners had enjoyed a Listed win at the track the previous day with Dear My Friend.

According to Palmer, “It was nice to give Oisin his first winner of the season, and it’s the first time I’ve seen him with a suntan. How Impressive hasn’t been performing well recently, and it was a decision between leaving the headgear off and giving it one more go or giving him a break.

Thankfully we chose the former and I’ll have to find another race for him after that.” The former bumper performer showcased a strong performance on the Flat at Wolverhampton in December, coming back to win by a nose after briefly being headed half a furlong out.