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Ma Jacks Hill opens his chasing account

Ma Jacks Hill and Kevin SextonMa Jacks Hill and Kevin Sexton
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Ma Jacks Hill added to previous wins in a point-to-point and maiden hurdle when causing something of an upset in the Bermingham Cameras Novice Chase at Punchestown.

Trained by Gordon Elliott for Gigginstown House Stud, the 11/1 chance was left in front after the pacesetting odds-on favourite Supersundae made a bad mistake two out.

Ma Jacks Hill was driven out by Kevin Sexton to beat Jolie Jewel by a diminishing three-quarters of a length with Supersundae not finding any extra a further length and three-quarters away in third.

Sexton said, “He has a bit of a mind of his own, but he was very straightforward today.

“He jumped like a buck. He missed one down the back, but it was my own fault as I overfaced him. He jumped so well, I got carried away but he put me back in my place fairly quick! Other than that, he was foot perfect.

“I was happy most of the way. I thought turning in that Anna had got away from me for a second but obviously she made the mistake and I landed there."

Sexton was partnering his fourth winner in just over 48 hours having also ridden a winner for Elliott at Clonmel on Friday and a double for the Cullentra House trainer here yesterday.

Quotes by John O'Riordan

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.