Teenage title pacesetter gets Elliott's full backing
'Amazing' is the word Gordon Elliott has used to describe Jack Kennedy's season so far, and the Gold Cup-winning trainer will continue to give the 17-year-old plenty of opportunities as he attempts to become the youngest ever champion jockey in Ireland.
Kennedy extended his lead over Davy Russell at the top of the table to 12 when riding his 40th winner of the campaign at Listowel last week and Paddy Power have slashed his odds for the title into 7-2 having originally priced him up at 50-1 at the start of the season.
“Jesus! I wouldn't like to be backing myself at that price,” said a shocked Kennedy when informed of his current odds for the championship, but there are punters who love backing him and trainers who love using him.
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