'He's a steal claiming 7lb' - the former electrician whose professional riding career has sparked into life
Plus: trainer celebrates 200th winner and closes in on another landmark
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Michael Kenneally made a dream start when getting off the mark with his first professional ride for trainer Declan Queally at Listowel and the enthusiastic handler thinks he may need to fight off the attentions of larger stables for the 29-year-old's services as the season unfolds.
High-quality mare Carrigmoornaspruce provided Kenneally with that first success and the former electrician says his decision to turn professional was ignited by his winning ride on Galmoy Hurdle winner Rocky’s Diamond in a beginners' chase at Galway this month.
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