By Dan Walsh
Killanne rider/handler Rob James travelled to Turtulla, Co. Tipperary, today (Sunday) where he recorded a double success on a fine afternoon in heavy ground conditions.
Newcomer Old Tom Morris in the Matchmaker Syndicate colours gave James a rider/handler combined success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. Now bound for the sales, the well named Old Tom Morris had two and a half lengths to spare over Millforce in the Orphan Girl Syndicate colours, handled by Liam Kenny at his Craanford stables, and ridden by the handler’s son, James Kenny.
Rob James made it a double success on the day when given the successful mount on Now So Jake for handler David Harry Kelly, from Fethard, Co. Tipperary, in the adjacent maiden race for five-year-olds plus. The wining margin was eight lengths.
Next Sunday’s point-to-point action happens at Ballycrystal, Kiltealy, where the Ballingore Harriers stage a six race card. First race starts at 12.30pm.
WexfordLocal.com 