By Dan Walsh
Popular Killanne rider Rob James (19) has gone into second place behind Barry O’Neill (26) following a weekend treble; a winner for Colin Bowe at Lisronagh, Co. Tipperary today (Sunday) and a double at Portrush, Co. Antrim, yesterday (Saturday). This is the second week in a row that James has ridden three winners including last Sunday at Ballyraggett, Co. Kilkenny. This has brought Rob James to his 325th career success.
At Lisronagh today, James was aboard Copper Jack for Colin Bowe to record a two and a half lengths success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings. It was an all-Wexford finish. Phoenix Arizona handled by Paul Martin Pierce, Blackhall, Killurin, with Sean Staples up was runner-up and Matthew Flynn O’Connor’s Rucker Road (Brian Lawless up) was three lengths back in third place.
At Portrush yesterday, James teamed up with handler Donnchadh Doyle aboard Michael Murphy’s Lucky Lioness that happily ended in a three lengths victory. Rob James completed his double aboard Winged Leader for David Christie by an easy 15 lengths in the Open Race.
The annual Bree Hunt point-to-point takes place at Monksgrange on Easter Sunday. Entries close on Tuesday. First race at 2pm.
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