Black Label could evoke fond memories

Declan McDonogh: looks to have leading claims on Nonetheless in the 1m2f handicap (3.55) at Cork on SaturdayCredit: Alain Barr

Isn't it great when old memories are evoked? Remember Cockney Lad? I knew you would. The top-class two-mile hurdler from the mid to late 90s was one of the reasons I started to love racing. I was only 11 when he won the 1997 Irish Champion Hurdle (then called the A.I.G Europe Champion Hurdle) but I still remember Richard Hughes gunning down Theatreworld close home.

Cockney Lad ran in the colours of Dan Daly, and Ado McGuinness pointed out the fact that Daly also owns Black Label after he won a 1m5f handicap at Navan last Friday night.

The very mention of Cockney Lad brought a smile to my face and we could be thinking about Noel Meade's 15-time winner again tonight if Daly is present at Killarney as he could be collecting a trophy after the Malton Handicap (7.30).

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 12 July 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 16:53, 12 July 2016

Copy