Vaucelet is shaping into a prime contender for next season's top hunter chases

David Christie and Jamie Codd talk over Vaucelet's success in the Frank and Teresa O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase at Fairyhouse on SaturdayCredit: Caroline Norris

It's been a busy week, starting off with a rare midweek meeting at Ballyknock. There was point-to-point action over the three days of the Easter weekend, as well as four hunter chases and two point-to-point bumpers.

It was a good weekend for several of the leading personalities on the point-to-point scene in Northern Ireland.

David Christie, who went so close with Winged Leader in the St James's Place Hunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, saddled Vaucelet to win the Frank & Teresa O'Reilly Memorial Hunters Chase at Fairyhouse.

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

Derek O'ConnorJockey

Published on 19 April 2022inRegulars

Last updated 16:51, 19 April 2022

Copy