O'Farrell on fire with 194-1 double

Katie O'Farrell with the Ladies National trophy after her victory on FlemenstormCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Half hours do not come much more memorable than the one Katie O'Farrell enjoyed as she helped herself to a quickfire 194-1 double on Low Sun in the feature 2m handicap hurdle and Flemenstorm in the Ladies National.

"It is just unbelievable, I am not used to days like this at all," said O'Farrell after riding 13-2 shot Flemenstorm to victory, with a smile that will last all summer.

It was O'Farrell's ride on Low Sun that was most impressive as she sneaked up the inside rail on the 25-1 outsider and stayed on strongly to deny Yaha Fizz by two and a quarter lengths.

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David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 17 April 2018inReports

Last updated 09:44, 18 April 2018

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