Thirteenth time lucky for Clarkey

THE Christy Roche-trained Clarkey got off the mark at the 13th time of asking when taking the Holy Cross Maiden Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

Truth to tell, the eight-year-old has been most disappointing, but this was the afternoon when it finally all came together.

Alan Crowe sent Clarkey about his business going to the second last and the blinkered for the first time gelding never flinched to easily beat Alexander Seaview.