Oh Me Oh My (Jody McGarvey) provide Joseph O'Brien with another winner© Photo Healy Racing
Joseph O’Brien’s dream start to his training career since issued with a licence just last weekend continued as the dual-purpose handler sent out his sixth winner in the space of five days when Oh Me Oh My made a successful debut in the BBQ Evening At Clonmel Races Maiden Hurdle.
Jody McGarvey oozed confidence as the Winged Love mare struck the front approaching two out, where nearest rival Abbazagga blundered badly.
The easy-to-back 4/1 winner was far from fluent herself at the final flight but had plenty in reserve to beat the staying on Patricks Park by two and a half lengths.
Abbazagga, who cut out most of the running, was a further six and a half lengths adrift in third, while the odds-on Killarney Lakes was in trouble after a bad mistake three out and could only manage sixth.
O'Brien said, "She is a nice mare. Initially the plan was to start off in a bumper but this race looked suitable for her. Jody said she jumped a little bit novicey in places but you'd imagine she'll stay further and it's good to get a winner.
"Her owner James (Coleman) is local as well. Her dam won over fences, so she'll jump a fence in time.
"I've had a great start. On Monday the races just suited the horses and it just happened like that, you couldn't have organised for something like that to happen. It was just a great start and we'll try and keep it going now."
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