Andrew Nelis racing

The Follow @KilbegganRaces On Instagram Handicap Chase produced a good finish with Eoin Walsh’s 7lbs claim proving very valuable as his mount The Caddy Rose (11/4, from 6/1 this morning) found a bit extra close home to repel the challenge of topweight Ask Nile by a neck. The complexion of the race changed when bottomweight Crazywork De Vassy came down two out when five lengths up and travelling well. The eventual winner was left in front from that point but was joined by Ask Nile on the run-in before asserting close home. The runner-up was a bit unfortunate to be hampered by the faller at the second last.                       Andrew Nelis Racing 

Horse Racing Ireland has confirmed the full National Hunt programme for the months of June and July, as well as those meetings scheduled for the August bank holiday weekend. Irish racing returns behind closed doors on the Flat at Naas on 8 June, with strict new HRI protocols in place. The first National Hunt fixture will take place at Limerick on Monday, 22 June. The programme features jump-only meetings to minimise the number of people working at the racecourse. It features 24 National Hunt meetings at 12 racecourses. Kilbeggan will join the roster for the first time on Friday, 29 June, with Killarney and Downpatrick racing on Tuesday, 7 July and Wednesday, 15 July. Tramore hosts the first of its meetings on Saturday, 18 July. Significant changes have been made to the traditional race programme at the Galway Races, but the Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle will be run on the Wednesday and Thursday of the meeting as normal, with a Listed Novice Hurdle and a Gr...