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Cheek-Pieces Do Trick for Rothwell Again

Thu 19th Feb 2009, 15:08

Philip Rothwell's Jacks Island became a second result for the layers in as many races when the 20/1 shot made all under Shane Jackson in the Ballypatrick Handicap Hurdle, a brilliant leap at the last helping him to a two length success over Matchbook

This fellow, a son of Turtle Island, was similar to Lock Mor Lad, by the same sire, who landed a gamble with the first time aids at Downpatrick before Christmas. Of course Rockers Field also justified some good bets in first-time cheek-pieces over the Festive period for the Wicklow outfit. (EM)