OpinionDerek O'Connor
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The joy of six: ‘It was right up there with my best days in point-to-points’

Derek O'Connor's weekly column features his sensational afternoon at Quakerstown on Sunday

Harry Lowes (white cap) on his way to victory for  Derek O'Connor as trainer and rider from Mighty Park
Harry Lowes (white cap) on his way to victory for Derek O'Connor as trainer and rider from Mighty ParkCredit: Healy Racing

I was thrilled to get six winners on the board on Sunday at Quakerstown, a local track, and one of my favourite venues.

However long you've been in the game, days like this are special. So many things can go wrong on any given day. I appreciate how fortunate I am to have nice horses to ride. Occasionally, everything falls into place.

It was great to share success with people who have played a major part in my career. The first two winners are four-year-olds owned by JP McManus, who has given me many of my biggest wins on the track, and now trusts me to bring on some of his young horses.

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