Harry Husyan gets Flynn off the mark on home soil

PAUL FLYNN (26), originally from Celbridge in Kildare, rode his first winner in his native country when taking the www.tipperaryraces.ie Handicap Chase on Harry Husyan at Tipperary last night.

Flynn, whose biggest successes cross-channel came aboard Whats Up Boys in the Hennessy at Newbury and the Coral Cup at Cheltenham, gave Gerry Keane’s charge a strong drive to resist the persistent challenge of Urlan Castle over the final two fences.

“I am only home a week and have hardly ever ridden in Ireland”, reported Flynn. “I’ve been in England for ten years, got a bit bored and decided a change is as good as a rest. I am back here on a permanent basis and willing to ride for everyone and anyone.”