Jimbill goes in first time of asking

THE rescheduled Co Clare Hunt point-to-point took place at its traditional Belharbour venue in the Burren region of north Co Clare on Saturday and the Matthew Daly-trained newcomer Jimbill impressed by making a winning debut in the five-year-old geldings’ maiden.

Jimbill (8/1), a son of Flying Legend that represents Adare-based owners’ Joan and Michael Toomey, was restrained by Ciaran Fennessy towards the rear of the nine-runner field until making his move from before three out.

The eventual winner took up the running at the penultimate of the 15 obstacles and he was well in command when losing some momentum at the final fence. Whilst runner-up Godsmejudge held every chance briefly on the flat, Cecil Ross’ charge was still a half-length adrift at the line with a one-length break to favourite Ohwhatanight.