O’Connor off mark Beale Hill sweeps home in Bumper

PAUDIE O’CONNOR, who took out a licence six months ago, saddled his first winner when 14-1 shot Beale Hill landed the Liscahill Bumper at Thurles yesterday.

O’Connor, 32, has 15 horses in his care and is based at Asdee, near Ballybunnion, Co Kerry. Beale Hill was partnered by his brother, Donal.

Market leader Shuil Mavourneen flattered heading to the two furlong pole, but the winner soon swept past and was a comfortable two and a half lengths to the good at the line.