Oisin Murphy Wins Schweppes Trophy Handicap

Oisin Murphy won the Schweppes Trophy Handicap on Summer Island at the Curragh.

The Natalia Lupini-trained gelding finished half a length ahead of Little Empire.

Summer Island was in rear early in the seven-furlong contest.

Murphy had to navigate traffic to get a run two furlongs from home.

Oisin Murphy's win on Summer Island marks his second success over course and distance.

Lupini praised Murphy's calm and relaxed ride.

Summer Island may improve again off this race, according to Lupini.

The gelding is a fast ground horse and seems to love the Curragh.

Summer Island had scored over course and distance in early May.

He was second on his last visit, 20 days later, over a mile.

Lupini said: "It is brilliant to have this kind of horse for these kind of days.

Oisin was brilliant on him."

Summer Island quickens well and stays, getting the mile also.

Seven furlongs is thought to be his best trip.

The win worked out well, as Summer Island was pulled out of a race at Down Royal last week due to soft ground.

Instead, he won on Derby weekend at the Curragh.

Oisin Murphy's ride was praised by Lupini, who noted that Summer Island was slow out of the gates.

Murphy didn't panic and took his time to ride Summer Island out.

The result was a half-length success for Summer Island.

The win was a delight for Lupini, who is hopeful for Summer Island's future.