Unbeaten On The Sod back for more but track accuracy a point of contention

On The Sod, pictured here in the red under Rob James winning a hunter chase at Downpatrick in March, will bid to extend his winning run to six at Tinahely on SundayCredit: Patrick McCann

At Tinahely on Sunday On The Sod puts his unbeaten record on the line for David Christie and owners Kieran Mahon and Noel Keenan.

This nine-year-old son of Ask began his career in late 2018 winning an adjacent maiden on the eve of his seventh birthday for Con McSweeney at Dromahane, before turning up almost a year later in November 2019 for Christie at Kirkistown.

The Fermanagh trainer has since explained that he purchased the bay for a small sum and while he has had his share of challenges, he is clearly a talented individual for the division.

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Eoghain WardPoint-to-point expert

Published on 7 January 2021inFeatures

Last updated 13:55, 7 January 2021

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