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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Hennessy partners another Ballydoyle winner in Henry Adams

Sat 8th Jul 2023, 16:50

Henry Adams and Killian Hennessy beats off Shihoku for trainer Aidan O Brien Henry Adams and Killian Hennessy beats off Shihoku for trainer Aidan O Brien
© Photo Healy Racing

Recent Ulster Derby winning jockey Killian Hennessy was back in the winners' enclosure after the debut success of the Aidan O'Brien trained Henry Adams in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Naas.

Rarely seen on the track these days, the Cork man has proven in the last couple of weeks that he is well able to take the opportunities when they come his way.

Smartly away from stall four, Hennessy tracked leader Mariner for much of the race, before moving up travelling easily to lead over a furlong out.

At that point, the colts experience began to tell as he showed definite signs of greenness when asked to go and win his race. Favourite Shihoku emerged from the chasing pack to throw down a strong late challenge but the line just came in time for the Ballydoyle colt.

Chris Armstrong rep. trainer, “It was a muddling race and he would appreciate a proper run seven from start to finish.

“Whether he goes for a conditions race next or up into Stakes company he’s one to look forward to. It’s grand to get him started and he’s one to look forward to.

“It’s nice to give Killian another winner as he’s a valuable part of the team and claims a valuable 7lb. Once he gets his opportunities he takes them with both hands.”

O’Brien won the same race with Auguste Rodin last year.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

1st
3/1
Tote €4.00 €1.40
2nd
0.5L
10/11Fav
€1.10
3rd
5L
28/1
4th
2.75L
16/1
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.