Jack Kennedy and Bryan Cooper make their mark in Ballinrobe

Jockeys Jack Kennedy and Bryan Cooper registered significant successes in sun-drenched Ballinrobe last night.
Jack Kennedy and Bryan Cooper make their mark in Ballinrobe
Tue, 31 May, 2016 - 01:00
John Ryan

Kennedy, who celebrated his 17th birthday last month, rode out his claim when winning the opening maiden hurdle on Norman Lee’s Troublesomebrothers, while Cooper enjoyed a comfortable win on odds-on favourite Tocororo in the Mulberry restaurant @ Breaffy Hurdle, his last ride ahead of surgery on his leg this morning.

Kennedy had a straight-forward task on Troublesombrothers, tracking front-running Miss Benefitz before easing to the front around the final bend for a convincing, six-and-a-half lengths win.

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