By Dan Walsh
Seven days after a treble at Ballycrystal Donnchadh Doyle’s winning form continued today (Sunday) at Cragmore, Co. Limerick, where he saddled Klondike, on his second outing, to a two and a half lengths success in the maiden race for five-year-old geldings.
Ridden by Rob James, Klondike who is heading for the sales ring beat another Wexford entry, Denis Murphy’s Apache Tribe ridden by Jack Hendrick who was making a welcome return to point-to-point action following an injury.
This success left the Ballindaggin handler in his 15th season just one short of his 300th career winner!
Barry O’Neill also rode a winner today. He was aboard Glenmalure Lady for Ashbourne, Co. Meath, handler Claire O’Connell, and enjoyed a two and a half lengths victory in the maiden race for six-year-old mares.
The fixture planned for Dungarvan yesterday (Saturday) was postponed because of severe weather conditions and has been rescheduled for next Saturday, February 1st.
The Wexford Hunt point-to-point races take place at Ballinaboola, New Ross, next Sunday. First race at 1pm. The fixture is important as it features the first four-year-old maiden race of 2025. The organisers would love to welcome a large attendance.
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