Roggets off the mark in fine style

ROG, the horse Gerry Cully called after Irish rugby international Ronan O'Gara, enjoyed a first success on the track when streaking away with the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Tramore yesterday.

He blundered two out when launching his challenge, but the capable Tom Ryan sat tight and Rog picked up in fine style to score going away.

“That's the first time he has carried the colours of John Kelly, who is a property developer from Inniscarra”', reported Cully. “He is a great supporter of the yard and I am delighted for him.”

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