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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Going good ahead of Midlands National at Kilbeggan

Fri 8th Jul 2022, 09:34

Freewheelin Dylan is back for another crack at Midlands National.Freewheelin Dylan is back for another crack at Midlands National.
© Photo Healy Racing

Kilbeggan stage their flagship meeting of the year, the Midlands National, on Friday evening. The current going has been described as good, good to yielding in places.

Recent Mayo National second Ilikedwayurthinkin heads the market for the feature race(due off at 7.50).

The JP McManus owned eight-year-old had previously occupied a similar position in a competitive handicap hurdle at Aintree.

The top three jumps trainers lead the opposition with Willie Mullins saddling three runners, Gordon Elliott five and Henry De Bromhead four. Freewheelin Dylan the 2020 race winner is back for another shot, this time under leading conditional jockey Richie Condon.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.