Nicole’s Milan seals Ballyarthur double for Sean Aherne

Sean Aherne dominated proceedings at yesterday’s well-attended Kilworth & Araglen Harriers point-to-point meeting at Ballyarthur outside Fermoy by saddling two winners.

The Milan-sired newcomer Nicole’s Milan completed Aherne’s brace by returning to the number one slot with Dinny Spillane in the five-year-old geldings’ maiden.

Sent off a largely-unconsidered 10/1 shot, Nicole’s Milan was always well positioned as West To Crossgales took the nine runners along. The eventual winner made his way to the front at the third last and he clearly seemed to be travelling better than the pursuing Alpha Indi when jumping left-handed at the final fence, losing valuable momentum in the process.