Tramore report: Derek McGrath rewarded for nerves of steel

It was the rider's first success as a professional jockey

Powerful Out and  Derek McGrath after winning the Tramore Mares Handicap Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing 

Derek McGrath notched his first success as a professional jockey by winning the Book A Table For New Year’s Day Mares’ Handicap Hurdle in remarkable fashion aboard the John Kiely-trained Powerful Out.

Riding his mount to get her settled and to finish off her race, the tactics looked exaggerated as she jumped off at the back of the field and was quickly detached. Quite reasonably, she immediately drifted rapidly on the exchanges, but the layers hadn’t factored in what would be a beautifully timed ride.