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Tom Weekes

Tom Weekes

Win 101 for Russell

Fri 20th Apr 2012, 17:41

Big Generator lands over the last ahead of OnthegroundBig Generator lands over the last ahead of Ontheground
© Photo Healy Racing

The opening Ingard Point Maiden Hurdle at Wexford today went to the Paul Nolan trained Big Generator which made all to win under Campion Jockey-elect Davy Russell.

The son of Generous, a half brother to Aran Concerto, stayed on well in the straight to see off the challenge of Ontheground by a length and a half.

Afterwards James Nolan, brother and assistant to the winning trainer, said “Big Generator had good bumper form - he was second to Monksland up north and he also ran well at Leopardstown. He was also unlucky not to win his point to point.

“He raced too keen and didn't jump well enough at Naas over hurdles but it was my fault for running him over three miles. We knew he'd be better on better ground, being by Generous, and he might go straight for a beginners' chase next as he jumps so well.”

The win was Russell's 101st winner of the season, 19 winners clear of Ruby Walsh at the head of the Jockeys' Championship, with just one wee remaining.

1st
7/2
Tote €1.70 €2.20
2nd
1.5L
12/1
€4.80
3rd
11L
3/1Fav
€1.20
About Tom Weekes
A lifelong racing fan, Tom began writing point to point reports in 2002 and has reported for irishracing.com since 2003, when he joined Irish Racing Services - since taken over by the Press Association. Has ridden a point to point winner and won the 2018 Irish Field Naps Table.