Seamus Morrissey on Toureenbrien Flash sets his eyes on the finishing line with words of
advice from JJ Ryan while Mike Clifford(J) on board Foilduff Chaser sounds out Shane Kennedy
Rearcross FC Gala Donkey Derby
Sunday 26th June 2011
Seamus Morrissey on Toureenbrien Flash sets his eyes on the finishing line with words of
advice from JJ Ryan while Mike Clifford(J) on board Foilduff Chaser sounds out Shane Kennedy
Starting Line orientation training in advance of the Townsland Sweepstake
Billy O'Toole shows early promise with Seamus Morrissey and Mike Clifford battling for
territorial advantage
Bealaclave Bullet makes an early break with jockey Billy O'Toole in full control
A moment of wobble for Bealaclave Bullet in the Townsland Sweepstake
Billy O'Toole shows great resilience to steer Bealaclave Bullet to a brilliant victory
Winner Okay!! Billy O'Toole who romped to victory on Bealaclave Bullet
Preparations in full swing for the Publican's Steeplechase as jockeys John McCormack and Rody Kennedy
keep an eye on the Rising Sun warm up
The Rising Sun's Mikey Carey stepping it out with great compusure.
Mikey Carey heads for the starting line watched by interested punters
The Finishing Line !!!
Bets placed and eyes on the Finishing Line !!
Back Row (L to R): Alice Carey, Jimmy Russell, Tony Ryan, Liam Nolan(B), Tom Griffin
Front Row (L to R): Clodagh Kennedy, Bridie Kennedy, Kathleen Deegan
Eamon Quinlan on Garavane Rocket surveys the opposition as Donie Nolan steadies Barnadomeeny Flyer
The All Sorts (all fall !!) Maiden Hurdle Starting Line
And they're off!!, Tom Griffin heads for open space with JJ Ryan in the chasing pack while
James Lee
is in front but losing out on the balancing act on board Runaway Lass.
Track Pile Up!!, James Lee hits the deck, followed by Ger Reilly while Slow Starter throws Tom Griffin
James Lee in pursuit of his mount Runway Lass as Tim Kennedy races for the Winning
Post
on board the "The No Catch Ass" with JJ Ryan closing in.
Rearcross FC would like to thank all Jockeys for their participation in our Donkey Derby,
thanks to Marie Nolan and Martin Armshaw for their help with the Tote Betting and finally
our thanks to local trainer
Seamus Reynolds for supplying the equine stock for the event.
Please email additional Donkey Derby photos to ger.kennedy@rearcrossfc.com