A Laois trained horse collected a nice prize after galloping to victory in Thurles on Tuesday afternoon.
Our Boy Rocky, trained by Mountrath’s Liam Cusack, came home first in the
The horse is owned by John T Murray and was making just its third start under rules.
And it was a successful one as it claimed the €6,000 first prize in the www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle.
Under the ride of Richie Deegan, Our Boy Rocky took the lead after the third fence and held it for the remainder of the race.
He kept on under pressure to see off Roxhill Roise on the run in.
Speaking to IrishRacing.com, trainer Cusack said the horse has the potential to jump fences in the future.
He said: “He is a fine horse, he had two nice runs in maiden hurdles and came out of Limerick well.
“I saw this race where he was getting allowances from bumper winners and while the other horse (morning favourite St Cuthberts Cave) came out, I was hopeful either way.
“We like him, he jumps great and Richie gave him a nice positive ride.
“He is fragile mentally so will let him learn his job.
“He is a novice until December so we’ll see how he progresses and he could possibly jump fences next season.”
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