Selador and Conor Stone Walsh (pink cap)© Photo Healy Racing
Apprentice jockey Conor Stone-Walsh had his claim reduced to 7lb today, having steered his third winner with the Joseph O'Brien-trained Selador (100/30) in Dundalk's Racing Every Week At Dundalk Maiden.
The daughter of Dark Angel had failed in seven previous attempts but today scored under a well-timed challenge, beating Rockview Consort (11/8f) by three-parts of a length.
Trainer O'Brien's assistant Brendan Powell said "she's not winning out of turn and on her first run, she was second to Lily Pond who won a Group 2 in the end.
"She is genuine but she has just found it difficult to win. Now that she has done it, you never know. She's actually a very big filly and maybe it is now she is maturing. I presume she will come back here again, she has a lovely pedigree so we will see what Joseph thinks now.”
He added "Joseph gives the jockeys chances and in this time of year, it is a great chance for these guys. The more experienced lads can't ride, so it is a great opportunity for them and Joseph runs plenty. They are good riders, they are still at school but come in every day they can and work hard.
Quotes from Michael Graham
