She'll Be Kept off the mark for McMahon Placed over hurdles and in point-to-points, She'll Be Kept recorded a first career win in emphatic fashion when easily landing Division ll of the Sweeney Oil Handicap Hurdle at Ballinrobe. Making her third start for trainer Brian McMahon, the Mrs Anne McMahon owned 12/1 chance tracked the leaders down over the last two flights. Coming through to lead under Phillip Enright entering the straight, the six-year-old eased clear on the run-in for an eight-length success. "Winners have been scarce, so it was hard to be confident, but I was hopeful because she ran well at Limerick the last day on what was just her second run for us," said winning trainer Brian McMahon. "She stumbled coming down the hill there and, by the time she got organised, the bird had flown, but she kept galloping through the line which always gives you hope. "She's honest, doesn't make a fuss about anything and gives you all she has. "The horses have been running to their ability, and we had a young horse run well to be fourth in the first division. "Phillip knew there'd be a dash on early to get out wide for the better ground, and he just took his time out there behind them. "He says a summer fence will be within her compass, but we'll see how the handicapper reacts to this first of all. "She's not rated high enough for anything at Galway, but I hope to have four or five runners there." (Quotes by Mark Nunan)
