The Jimmy Mangan-trained Monty's Pass recorded the biggest success of his career when landing the featured Kerry National at Listowel with Barry Geraghty. Runner-up to More Than A Stroll in the event 12 months ago, Monty's Pass produced a terrific leap at the penultimate obstacle, powering to the front on landing.
Putsometnby threatened on the approach to the last, but the east Cork horse was in no mood to be denied eventually triumphing by two lengths from Garrett Cotter's mount. Sadly, both Colm's Rock and Temony sustained fatal injuries in this race.
Mick Kinane maintained his lead in the flat jockeys championship by partnering an opening race double. The 11-times champion started off by guiding the Aidan O'Brien-trained Sorcerous to success in the oppening 3yo race, but he later received a one day ban for careless riding. Kinane then went on to take the 7f handicap with the blinkered Flying Boat.
Jim Bolger's good run was continued when Gerry Moylan's Due Diligence landed the 1m handicap. The Michael O'Brien-trained Swordplay powered clear on the flat with Ruby Walsh to beat Kate Emily in the 2m conditions hurdle.
Filed by Laura Reynolds
