Kilt takes division one for Rothwell and O'Callaghan Kilt, successful at Newmarket a couple of years ago for William Haggas, opened his jumping account when taking division one of the Treo Eile Handicap Hurdle at Wexford for Philip Rothwell and Shane O’Callaghan. The son of Kingman pulled his way to the front soon after halfway and the 13/2 shot, available at 20/1 this morning, kept up a strong gallop in the straight under O’Callaghan to score by four lengths. Demanding Gerry took the runner-up spot with Emesteraye a further length and a quarter back in third. Rothwell said, “That’s fantastic as he’s been a very tricky horse and was a runaway on the Flat. “I said to Shane to ride him four lengths last, to try and sit there as long as he could but if he was getting keen on him not to disappoint him. “The owners are great. The Sloans are from the north and it’s the first horse they’ve had with me. A special mention to William Jones, who is from Dubai and married to one of my best friends. “They are great supporters and have a few lovely horses at home to run over the next year. They are really good people and I’m delighted to have a winner for them.” Quotes by Gary Carson
