Blackmore doubles-up on Millen Dollar Man

Rachael Blackmore recorded her second double of the eighteen day old season, as she guided Millen Dollar Man to victory in the Sliabh Na mBan Handicap Hurdle.

The champion conditional rider registered a brace at Cork on May 5th, winning aboard Supreme Vinnie on the level at Killarney on Tuesday, and earlier taking the opener on Nicaragua

Without a win in twenty-six starts, Millen Dollar Man was sent off at 14/1 this evening for Bill Harney, and he was settled towards rear.

He still had plenty to do from three out, but took closer order on the approach to the straight, and was ridden to challenge on the outer before the second last flight.

The son of Millenary got to the front before the last, and kept on well on the run-in to score comfortably by three lengths.

The 7/2 favourite Tintown Robin filled the runner-up spot under Phillip Enright for Vincent Halley, while Rockey Storm (6/1) ran on well to take third with Brian O'Connell in the saddle for Shay Barry. Royal Roslea (Andrew Lynch for Matthew Smith), who drifted from 10's to 16's on-course, completed the placings another neck back in fourth.

Bill Harney said afterwards: "I felt that he had 8 to 10lb in hand if Rachael could find the key to him. He was on his last chance tonight."

STEWARDS REPORTS

The Stewards enquired into an incident after the turn into the straight involving Rockey Storm, ridden by B.T. O'Connell, Tintown Robin, ridden by P.T. Enright, Royal Roslea (GB), ridden by A.E. Lynch, Bullowney ridden by J.S.McGarvey, Rebel Cry ridden by D.Meyler,Courtin Bb, ridden by C. Brassil, and Emerald Honours ridden by A. McCurtin. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was accidental,caused by general bunching and took no further action. Mr.James Kennedy,Acting Steward,absented himself from this enquiry.

R.P. Treacy, rider of Bobbythegangster trained by Donald Cashman, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost it's action.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee