The Roney Man can get off mark

PAUL NOLAN'S The Roney Man, winner of two point-to-points, can enjoy a first success on the racecourse in the second division of the Irish Stallion Farms' EBF Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel today.

The Roney Man can get off mark
Thu, 16 Feb, 2006 - 00:00
Pat Keane

He was the medium of some decent wagers when going off a strong favourite at Fairyhouse earlier in the month, but went down by a length to Drummer First.

The two miles then was an inadequate test for the selection and a combination of that and the fact he found it hard to get a clear run in the straight contributed to his defeat.

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