By Dan Walsh at Wexford races
The Wexford races today were attended by a large crowd, with participants enjoying the sunny weather. The event included a stag party and hen party, contributing to a festive environment. Two Wexford jockeys kept the local punters happy too!
Wexford amateur Luke Murphy from Gorey got the locals off to a winning start on front runner Kilbuny Supersonic (100/30 fav), trained by Richard O’Hara from Portlaw who had 18 lengths to spare at the conclusion of the mares’ maiden hurdle.
Tiernan Power-Roche from Tomhaggard who won the Conditional Jockey’s Championship recently was in winning form at his local track aboard the Philip Rothwell trained Splendid Choice (6/1) in the handicap hurdle.
Paul Nolan had a frustrating day – two runner-up spots beginning with Rose Boum (Jordan Gainford up) in the mares’ handicap hurdle beaten by Lilian Brand (7/1) from the Cappoquin stables of Niall Hennessy and ridden by Richie Deegan.
Nolan’s Western Model (Sean O’Keeffe up) was second in the handicap chase where 14/1 shot Riggs (Liam McKenna up) from Peter Cluskey’s Balbriggan stables scored by six and a half lengths.
Edward O’Grady saddled Our Soldier (7/1) in the hands of Philip Enright in the handicap hurdle who beat Joseph O’Brien’s Duke Silver (JJ Slevin up) by three quarters of a length.
Harry de Bromhead won the novice chase with Aspire Tower (4/9 fav.) ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
The legendary Willie Mullins won the INH Flat Race with Hello Jean (4/7 fav) ridden by Jody Townend.
During racing tributes and a minute’s silence was observed for Michael Cullen, a trainer from Whitemoor, New Ross, who passed away earlier in the week.
Sympathy was extended to his wife Anne, who was always by his side, other family members and friends in the racing community.
Racing takes place again at Bettyville Park on Wednesday evening, May 28th, and all are welcome to come along.
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