By Dan Walsh
Mayglass rider Jack Hendrick was the man in form at the Ward Union point-to-point at Oldcastle, Co. Meath today (Saturday) where he enjoyed two winners.
First on the board was newcomer Big Zouk, owned and handled by Denis Murphy, Ballyboy Stables, The Ballagh, who triumphed by a length in division two of the maiden race for five-year-old geldings.
Hendrick doubled up with a six lengths success on Dancing Sky, owned and handled by Thomas Byrne, Kilmore, in the maiden race for mares aged five-years-old or over.
Handler and rider, father and son, John Edward Walsh and James Walsh from Tinahely, were also successful in the Royal County. They enjoyed a victory with Cash Cut by ‘a head’ verdict in the maiden for six-year-old and over gelding’s race.
Tomorrow (Sunday) the Bray Harriers stage the annual point-to-point at Fairwood, Tinahely, with the goodwill of their neighbours, Shillelagh & District Hunt, and the first of six races commence at 1pm.
There is a total of 89 entries and the latest on the ground conditions reads “soft to heavy, heavy in places”. Fingers are crossed for a strong attendance.
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