By Dan Walsh
Killanne rider Rob James is sharing second place with Derek O’Connor (18 each) behind Barry O’Neill (26 wins) in the 2023-’24 National Point-to-Point Riders’ Championship following a double at Portrush, Co. Antrim, today.
James teamed up with handler Donnchadh Doyle aboard Michael Murphy’s Lucky Lioness in the maiden race for -year-olds and over that happily ended in a three lengths victory. The 270th career winner handled by Donnchadh Doyle.
Donnchadh’s brother, Sean Doyle saddled newcomer Banter At the Bar, the two and a quarter lengths winner of the opening maiden race for four-year-olds ridden by Jamie Scallan, Tomhaggard.
Rob James completed his double aboard Winged Leader for David Christie by an easy 15 lengths in the Open Race.
Point-to-point action tomorrow (Sunday) at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary – lots of Wexford stables have entries – and the annual Bree Hunt point-to-point takes place at Monksgrange on Easter Sunday.
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