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Montague gives O'Brien brace

Wed 12th May 2010, 20:25

Charles O'Brien completed a double when Ray Dawson gave Lady Montague a polished ride to claim the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap at Naas.

The 16-year-old, from Celbridge, was partnering his second winner when sending the filly to the front over a furlong out.

She stayed on strongly in the closing stages to post a two-and-a-half length verdict over Boynagh Joy

"He gave her a good ride and didn't panic as they often go too quick in these type of races," said O'Brien.

"My horses weren't just right for a lot of last season."

O'Brien had also struck earlier with the Johnny Murtagh-ridden Bewitched

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice H'cap (Rated 47-60) €8,000.00 7f

1st

Lady Montague (USA) (2)

16/1

Tote €15.20 €3.20

2nd

2.5L

Boynagh Joy (IRE) (3)

8/1

€4.20

3rd

nk

Mrs Batt (IRE) (1)

6/1

€2.60

4th

4.5L

Blue Law (IRE) (13)

9/2Fav

Ireland Jockeys Trainers John Murtagh Charles O'Brien Ray Dawson

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