Thurles report: Colin Keane still one shy of record after drawing blank

At Thurles it was the man who currently holds that record, Joseph O’Brien, who put a stay on the champion-elect’s ascension to the top

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021 - 19:25

Tommy Lyons

Colin Keane remains one winner shy of equalling the record of most wins in an Irish Flat season and Thursday at Thurles it was the man who currently holds that record, Joseph O’Brien, who put a stay on the champion-elect’s ascension to the top of that particular tree by saddling Rekero to deny him in final race.

Keane, riding favourite Jesse Evans in the Horse & Jockey Maiden, looked to have all bases covered as they turned for home, but Rekero, bidding to compete a near 27-1 treble on the card for O’Brien, was in no mood to be denied and, under a strong ride by Declan McDonogh, dug deep to see off the market leader with just a little to spare.