Eddie Lynam proud of daughter Sarah after breakthrough win as a trainer

Sarah Lynam, daughter of ‘Fast Eddie’ Lynam, who earned his nickname after managing the careers of some of the finest sprinters of the modern era – Sole Power, Slade Power and Anthem Alexander – notched her first success as a trainer at Sligo on Tuesday when Musical Jewel landed the 7f apprentice handicap.

The 30-year-old, who took out a licence last year after gaining experience with Jim Bolger, Willie Mullins, Gai Waterhouse and her father, was attending Royal Ascot on Tuesday and missed her breakthrough success, but revealed she had an able deputy on hand at Sligo.

Lynam explained: “I had gone to Killarney and Listowel with her when she'd done funny things in the past and I decided I'd keep my plans and go to Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

“I probably should have went to Sligo, but Ascot was a good place to celebrate as the champagne was flowing in the car park afterwards and I was surrounded by friends of mine."

She added: “Dad was an okay candidate to saddle her up for me! It was a great party atmosphere at Ascot but I'll have to be there the next day [she runs].”

Not only did Lynam’s father Eddie oversee the success of Musical Jewel, but he also sent out his own winner in the shape of Ice Storm, ridden by Robbie Downey, who was securing career win number 95 and in the process lost his claim.

Eddie also provided a sterling performance when interviewed by At The Races presenter Gary O’Brien on track, saying after Musical Jewel's victory: “I’m delighted for her as she tries very hard and works very hard.

“Sarah made plans to go to Ascot. It used to be her father that went to Royal Ascot but I told her not to cancel as you never know what would happen."

He added: “She’s over there in the car park jumping up and down and I gave her the commentary over the phone but I went dumb about 100 yards out!

“When she graduated from Trinity she said she wanted to have a word with me. I thought I was going to be a grandfather but it was worse than that – she wanted to be a trainer!

“She has gone on the hamster wheel like the rest of us and this is what she needed. I’m delighted for her and very proud of her.”

Sarah, who trains from her father’s base in Dunshaughlin, County Dublin, is understood to have about 15 horses in her part of the yard, most of which are two-year-olds.

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