TEEN JOCKEY SENSATION Jack Kennedy pulled off one of the most remarkable recoveries you’re likely to see before riding Robin Des Mana to victory in the beginner’s chase in Clonmel.
During the first lap of the two-mile chase, the 18-year-old Dingle man was almost thrown off his saddle but miraculously hung on and repositioned himself to claim the unlikeliest of victories on the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding.
Robin des Mana was a 7-2 chance for the Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club and despite losing his position, would eventually pip 50-1 shot Kiera Royale by half a length.
The racing community marveled at Kennedy’s gravity-defying recovery.
The fact that Dingle's Jack Kennedy is a genius in the saddle is beyond doubt but that recovery was God like / awesome ride - ride of the ages - he defied gravity - I once saw him walk on water to chat to Fungi #JackKennedy@AtTheRaces
The greatest ride you will ever see. Probably going to be one of the greatest jockeys your ever going to see. The gift that keeps on giving. Sir Jack Kennedy. https://t.co/cuhfKILFbi
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Ride of the year: Jack Kennedy defies gravity, pulls off astonishing recovery to win in Clonmel
TEEN JOCKEY SENSATION Jack Kennedy pulled off one of the most remarkable recoveries you’re likely to see before riding Robin Des Mana to victory in the beginner’s chase in Clonmel.
During the first lap of the two-mile chase, the 18-year-old Dingle man was almost thrown off his saddle but miraculously hung on and repositioned himself to claim the unlikeliest of victories on the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding.
Robin des Mana was a 7-2 chance for the Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club and despite losing his position, would eventually pip 50-1 shot Kiera Royale by half a length.
The racing community marveled at Kennedy’s gravity-defying recovery.
The42 has just published its first book, Behind The Lines, a collection of some of the year’s best sports stories. Pick up your copy in Eason’s, or order it here today (€10):
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