Last to first as Rock On Johnny gets off the mark Last turning into the straight, the Ado McGuinness trained Rock On Johnny was delivered from off the pace by Adam Caffrey to win the View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Nursery Handicap. Having shown promise when fifth at Gowran Park in August, the son of Dubawi Legend failed to build on that effort when down the field at the Curragh last time. Making his handicap debut here, the gelding was held up towards rear before coming through with a well timed run to lead over 200 yards out. Keeping on well close home, the 7/1 chance prevailed by two-and-a-half lengths from market leader Shenata (10/11f). Assistant trainer Tadhg McGuinness said: "He's a lovely horse. He's a big, raw two-year-old and he's going to be an even nicer three-year-old. "The step up to a mile seemed to bring out a bit of improvement in him. "He still ran around green up the straight, but Adam said he did everything very easily, so he is definitely one we will look forward to next year. He's still quite weak. "He has plenty of toe to kick away from them. "I'd imagine he will be going for a bit of grass, and he'll be looking for a nice three-year-old campaign next year." (Quotes by Michael Graham).
