By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races
Tinahely trainer Philip Rothwell was an absentee at Wexford Races this afternoon although he supplied the only local winner on the 7-race all steeplechase card with Doran’s Law (9/2), owned by Tom Doran and sporting the green and red star colours made famous by the great Doran’s Pride who scored by four and three-parts of a length in the handicap chase.
It was a change of fortune for Tomhaggard jockey Tiernan Power-Roche who was handed a hefty 14-ban at Ballinrobe on Tuesday evening.
The day belonged to Waterford trainer Henry de Bromhead who saddled a treble on the card. Ma Belle Etoile (3/1) in the mares’ beginners chase and Nouvotic (6/4) in the beginners’ chase – both ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe.
De Bromhead’s treble came via Wonleg (5/2 fav.) -bred at Clonmore House Stud, Bree by Jonathan Deacon -in the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Chase ridden by Patrick O’Brien. “That was Patrick’s first ride for us. I thought he was really good and I am delighted for him,” said de Bromhead, who added; “He rides out for us one day a week.”
It was a great day for the Cody family from Dunamaggin, Co. Kilkenny who enjoyed success with War Correspondent (22/1), running in the colours of Gillian, trained by Ray and a first victory since turning professional for 19 years old jockey Paddy Cody.
Racing again at Bettyville Park tomorrow (Thursday). It’s themed Family Day, eight races, the first is off at 4.35pm.
THURSDAY, July 24th.
Going: Yielding.
4.35pm; Kilmore Quay (C&G) Maiden Hurdle. 2 miles 0.5 furlongs. (14 runners).
5.10pm; Curragh to Curragh Charity Cycle on August 30th Mares Maiden Hurdle. 2 miles 4.5 furlongs. (14 runners).
5.45pm; WTW Willis Ladies Handicap Hurdle. 2 miles 4.5 furlongs. (10 runners).
6.15pm; Fleadh Cheoil Wexford Handicap Hurdle. (Division 1) 3 miles. (14 runners)
6.47pm; Fleadh Cheoil Wexford Handicap Hurdle (Division 2) 3 miles (14 runners).
7.17pm; WTW Willis Handicap Hurdle. (Division 1) 2 miles 0.5 furlongs. (14 runners)
7.47pm; WTW Willis Handicap Hurdle (Division 2) 2 miles 0.5 furlongs (14 runners)
8.17pm; Park Run at Wexford Racecourse Saturday Mornings INH Flat Race. 2 miles 0.5 furlongs. (12 runners).
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