Boylesports the hero

Boylesports Hero, trained by Brendan Matthews for John Boyle, of Boylesports, ran out a most deserving winner of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial on Saturday night at Limerick, justifying favouritism in some style.

The son of Top Savings and Cabra Midget broke a little better than in previous outings and raced a close second as a tightly packed field raced to the bend. Crokers Champ, as is his wont, was first to rise and held a narrow lead at the turn, where he clashed with the market leader.

Boylesports Hero, the 5-4 favourite, quickly regained his composure and employed a superb turn of pace to lead into the backstraight.