Gilligan so proud of another fine effort from Buddy One
Stable star continuing to advertise talents of Galway-based yard.
Paul Gilligan has an eye on the Punchestown Festival after another huge run from stable star Buddy One in the JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle. The seven-year-old did connections proud when ridden by the trainer’s son, Jack, to finish fourth at 40-1 in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. From there he took aim at the Aintree staying prize and this time he was not so overlooked in the market when starting at odds of 15-2. After running prominently the gelding hit the front with three flights left to jump and at one point looked the winner, but it was Olly Murphy’s Strong Leader who surged to the head of the field to prevail. Buddy One was still a gallant second, however, and could now head to Punchestown to round off his season before he is aimed at a novice chasing campaign next year. “He came home 100 per cent from it, fresh and well, I’m over the moon with the run,” said Gilligan.
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