By Dan Walsh
Two point-to-point meetings at Tattersalls, Co. Meath and Curraghmore, Co. Waterford went ahead today (Sunday) and there were victories for five Wexford handlers.
Alex O’Keeffe, (17) of the well-known Harveystown racing family near Taghmon, rode his first winner on newcomer Our Peggy by 10 lengths for the Gaynestown Stud Partnership and handler Jonathon Fogarty in the maiden race for four-year-old mares at Tattersalls.
Another newcomer Pitch And Toss had a four lengths success for Cormac Doyle – his second winner in two days – in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings. Joint champion rider Rob James took the mount.
Colin Bowe and Barry O’Neill were also successful at the Meath venue. Radiator Springs scored by two and a half lengths in the maiden race for five-year-olds plus mares.
Jamie Scallan, Tomhaggard, rode his 90th winner at Curraghmore today. He was aboard newcomer Girl Friday for the Monbeg Partnership and Sean Doyle in the maiden race for four-year-old mares. Two lengths the winning distance.
Father and son, Michael and Harry Goff from Clondaw, Ferns, enjoyed a two lengths success with newcomer Loch Ness Pineau in the maiden race for four-year-old geldings at the Waterford venue.
WexfordLocal.com 