Aimhirgin Lass lands first presidental win since 2008

A little ‘Kerry drizzle’ accommodated a presidential opening to proceedings on day two at Killarney, as Aimhirgin Lass excelled in the prevailing conditions to earn her maiden victory.

The well-backed 2-1 chance, trained by John Oxx and ridden by Declan McDonogh, sat behind the pace for much of the trip and when switched out to make a challenge gave generously to pip Boherbuoy by the minimum margin.

Unfortunately, her owner, President Michael D Higgins, was not in attendance to see the presidential colours carried to victory for the first time since Suailce landed the Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh, in 2008.