Irish apprentice title race: Orr leading way in bid for second title

There is no shortage of young talent in the Irish riding ranks at present but 2017 champion apprentice Oisin Orr is leading the charge to take home a second apprentice title this season, currently ten winners clear of his nearest pursuer Andrew Slattery.

The Donegal native, fresh from riding a double at Tipperary on Sunday, has already bettered his previous highest total by 12 winners, with a little over two and a half months to go in the campaign.

The rider, who has previously credited Richard Hughes as being one of his biggest riding inspirations growing up, said: "I'm delighted that things have been going well and it's brilliant to be getting the chances to ride some lovely quality horses, albeit every winner is important.