Blackmore bags brace as Oisin lands gamble

Rachael Blackmore recorded her first double when Oisin James landed a nice touch in the two-mile five-furlong handicap hurdle at Tramore today.

Denise O'Shea 's charge traded at 20/1 this morning but sustained support saw him got to post a 6/1 shot.

He was settled mid-division in the early stages before being produced to challenge at the second last.

The six-year-old battled it out with Urtheoneiwant going to the final flight and a better jump gave him the edge as he went on to record a half length win.

Oisin James was making his first start since finishing mid-division behind Coolaghknock Glebe at Fairyhouse in January.

O'Shea, who trains in Cloyne in Co Cork, said afterwards: "We have been just waiting on a bit of better ground for him.

“He was a little bit immature last year and in fairness to Rachael she gave him a great ride, she was fantastic on him. She is super value for her 7lb claim and she is probably the makings of him.

"He might run again next week in Tipperary. It is a bit of shock but he has been consistent enough. He probably shouldn't have ran the last couple of times as the ground was so bad. He will go chasing in time.

"I rent a yard from Liam Burke. It's great to have Liam there along with Johnny and Amy and all the lads."

(Quotes by Donal Murphy)