Madden off the mark as a pro

JOCKEYS Barry Geraghty and Niall ‘Slippers’ Madden took the honours at Wexford last night, Geraghty recording a double for trainer Edward O’Grady and Madden registering his first victory since joining the professional ranks.

Geraghty is in top form since a recent short holiday and shared his double with O’Grady thanks to the exploits of Kentucky Charm and Mamouna Gale.

Kentucky Charm outpointed the only other four-year-old in the field, Urban, in the Kilmore Handicap Hurdle while Mamouna Gale made a successful chasing debut in the colours of the Victoria Syndicate when landing the Hook Mares Beginners Chase.