By Dan Walsh at Wexford races
The first of two Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann race meetings at Bettyville Park, Wexford, took place yesterday evening where New Ross jockey Sean Flanagan recorded a double to register the only local success.
Flanagan had only returned from Australia yesterday morning where he paid a flying visit to compete in the Melbourne Grand National Hurdle where he finished fourth on a horse called ‘Loft’.
Flanagan showed no signs of jet lag and was seen at his best in the saddle when steering home Ashdale Flyer (33/1) for Jessica Harrington in the beginners’ chase and followed that with a seven lengths victory on Bynx(7/2) for Tipperary trainer Martin Hassett in the handicap chase.
A satisfactory midweek crowd attended, and although the weather was marked by a chilly wind, it remained dry throughout the evening, which featured seven races.
Racing resumes at Bettyville Park tomorrow (Friday) evening with an eight-race card and maximum entries for six races. First race at 4.18pm. And it all ends after the 8.22pm INH Flat Race.
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