Quirke rides first winner for Rothwell Cian Quirke registered a first winner for trainer Philip Rothwell at Killarney today, steering Ricky Langford (12/1) to a fourth career win in the Tote Handicap Chase. Jack Holiday held a narrow lead when falling at the second-last, leaving Ricky Langford in front before eventually scoring by five and a half lengths from Pythion. Rothwell, who had a double at Gowran on Friday, wasn't present and Quirke, based with trainer Andy Slattery, said “that's my first winner for Philip who he has been good to me and given me plenty rides this season. His horses are flying it and are in top shape. “He had a good run in Wexford two runs ago and Philip thought if he was in good form would have a good chance today. “He jumped away brilliantly everywhere, we knew there'd be plenty pace and while I was hoping I'd have something to bring me to the last, but unfortunately Jack Holiday fell and he was left in front a bit soon. He is a good honest horse though and got the job done.”
