Clonmel report: Richie Condon makes Irish breakthrough with stylish ride aboard Abbey

The 7lb claimer, who has ridden winners in Britain, got the well-backed six-year-old into a great rhythm from an early stage

Thu, 01 Oct, 2020 - 21:19

Tommy Lyons

Conna rider Richie Condon made the breakthrough in Ireland with a stylish ride aboard Casamari Abbey in the Carrick-On-Suir Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel.

The 7lb claimer, who has ridden winners in Britain, got the well-backed six-year-old into a great rhythm from an early stage, bided his time before hitting the front two out, and from there it was plain sailing. Winning trainer Pat Fahy was delighted with horse and rider, saying: “I’m delighted for Richie. It’s great that he has broken his duck in Ireland now. He is with me six days a week and doesn’t know when to stop working. That’s hard to see nowadays and he deserves every ride he gets.