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Mark Nunan
First winner for Jessica Maye on Lady Boomerang
Jessica Maye rode her first winner on Lady Boomerang at Cork
© Photo Healy Racing
The always prominent Lady Boomerang (12/1) landed the 45-65 rated handicap (Div II) for trainer John Geoghegan.
It was a second career success for the 5-year-old mare by Helmet who had won off a 10lbs higher mark at Killarney in 2018.
The winner had half a length to spare over Ramiro (28/1) with Billyfairplay and Amazing One completing the frame. The 10/3 favourite Crystal Dawn finished in seventh place.
It was a first winner for 10lbs claimer Jessica Maye (21) whose sister Vanessa did well on the likes of Geological at Dundalk during the winter.
"That's my first winner and was my seventh ride, said the winning rider.
“I'm based with John (Geoghegan) in Maynooth and Lady Boomerang is owned by my mam Sandra now.
"She is a great spin to have and is very genuine and always tries her heart out for me.
"Vanessa is a year younger than me and we are best friends. There's a bit of competition between us but we cheer each other on the whole time, so it's great.
"I'm looking for outside rides and don't have to worry about weight and can claim off anything."
Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes