O'Neill makes trip worthwhile by riding double

Kerry National-winning rider takes seller and lady riders' hurdle

Thomas Cheesman: celebrated a first win for his grandfather Colin on Kalaskadesemilly in the maiden hurdleCredit: Harry Trump

A month after her momentous win in the Kerry National at Listowel, Lisa O'Neill gave British racegoers a glimpse of her ability with a double in much humbler circumstances.

Teaming up with Gordon Elliott, as at Listowel, she won the selling hurdle on Shan Dun Na Ngall before landing the female riders' race for family friend Liam Lennon on Presenting Julio.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 15 October 2016inReports

Last updated 19:05, 15 October 2016

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