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Joe's gets his Turn under Meyler

Joe's Turn (nearest)Joe's Turn (nearest)
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The Mark McNiff-trained Joe's Turn (10/1) just edged out It's Time Again in the Quills Menswear Handicap Chase for rider Donagh Meyler. The 10-year-old son of Jetaway travelled and jumped well throughout and tracked the John Ryan-trained Kilashee , and things got tight between the riders in the closing stages of the race, which resulted in a stewards' enquiry, but there was no alteration to the placings and Joe's Turn was victorious.

Speaking after the race, trainer McNiff said: "He didn't get to run much this year as he was balloted out on occasions and, also, his wind isn't great, so we pick and choose where to run. He is a heavy-ground horse but his wind doesn't carry him on it, so we duck and dive looking for reasonable going.

"He likes a flat track, he jumps and stays all day. Donagh gave him a great ride.

"I've lost two races through enquiries already this year, so hopefully this won't be the third!"

About Niall Tierney
Niall is a DCU graduate from Kildare with experience in sports journalism and digital media. He has previously worked with Reach.com and contributed freelance pieces to the Irish Independent and the Irish Mirror. With a strong passion for sport including racing, football, GAA, and hurling.