By Dan Walsh at Wexford Races
Jockey Eoin Staples from Duncormick thrilled the local crowd with success on Jetaway Nana (2/1 fav.) by one and three quarters of a length in the mares’ maiden hurdle at Wexford Races this evening.
Running in the colours of Mark Hatton, Monalee, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, the five-year-old bay mare was bred by Irish international soccer star Kevin Doyle and trained in Meath by Cian Collins.
“She came from the Doyle’s and Mark Hatton, who is a friend of Eamonn Doyle, owns her. I think it’s his first horse and it’s his first time to see her run so he picked a good day,” said trainer Collins, who added; “She picked up a €7,500 bonus today as well and it’s a great touch, it adds to the occasion.”
New Ross jockey Sean Flanagan teamed up with Waterford trainer John Flavin to win the handicap chase with Hit The Frame (13/2) in the handicap chase.
The champion team of Paul Townend and Willie Mullins enjoyed an easy 23 lengths victory with You Oughta Know (11/10 fav.) in the novice chase.
It was a memorable day for Cork three-pound claiming jockey John Shinnick who recorded a 59/1 double in the space of one hour winning for Tony Mullins on Paul’s Dream (5/1) and Stone Forest (9/1) for Eoin Doyle.
Today was Ladies Day at Wexford Races. The ‘Best Dressed’ prize was taken away by Anne Sinnott, Craanford, Gorey, while Tina Hemlock from Cork wore the ‘Best Hat’. The event was coordinated by celebrity fashion judge Marietta Doran and the sponsors were New Mood Boutique, Wexford, and Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort, Ballymoney, Co. Wexford.
There are two remaining fixtures for Wexford in 2025, scheduled for Sunday, October 26th and Monday, October 27th, which coincide with the October Bank Holiday.
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