Engines On makes winning debut for Kinsella A winner on his final start for Prunella Dobbs at the Curragh last season, Engines On followed up on his debut for trainer John Andrew Kinsella in the concluding Bert House Stud Handicap at Naas. Settled mid-division by Chris Hayes, the 11/1 chance came through to dispute with Dark Viper over a furlong out. Nothing separated the pair deep inside the final furlong but Engines On just showed the greater resolve in getting up close home to win by a head. “He’s a nice horse. Obviously he was with Prunella Dobbs and when she retired I was lucky to get him,” said Kinsella. “He won well last year in the Curragh for her. We thought he might take a blow today and Chris said he did but he was just tough and genuine. Hopefully he can improve a little bit for it. “We’ll have to see what Mr O’Gorman (handicapper) is going to do. I have him entered in Galway and we’ll see if he goes there. He needs a dig in the ground.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson.
