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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

The Friday Man wins readily on hurdling debut

Sat 2nd Jul 2022, 17:15

The Friday Man made an impressive debut over hurdles The Friday Man made an impressive debut over hurdles
© Photo Healy Racing

The Friday Man got his hurdling career off to the perfect start when running out an easy winner of the Bar One Racing Bet On Mobile Maiden Hurdle at Bellewstown.

A bumper winner at Tramore under Lisa O'Neill last month, the Gordon Elliott trained gelding moved easily throughout the contest before taking up the running at the second last.

He found plenty when sent about his business by Jack Kennedy who was recording his 17th winner of the season. David Garrick stayed on nicely for second, ahead of long time leader Neverdon who was back in third.

Jack Kennedy said: "He warmed into it lovely and did it well in the end."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham

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.