Michael Kinane took a giant step towards a twelfth Flat jockeys title when partnering a double for the second successive day aboard Powerscourt and Premier View. Kinane switched to third reserve Powerscourt in the 2yo maiden after his intended mount Ingres was taken out, and the Sadler's Wells colt was sent off the 1/3 fav.
However, those who traded at such short odds had a few anxious moments in the straight as Aidan O'Brien's charge needed a strong drive by Kinane to beat Latino Magic. A stewards enquiry was called after the winner ducked left near the line and appeared to slightly hamper stable-companion Dalcassian, but the placings remained unaltered.
Kinane moved onto the 70 winner mark for the campaign, two ahead of great rival John Murtagh, when successful aboard Premier View in the 7f handicap. The Willie Browne-trained gelding led inside the final furlong to beat Risky Reef. Kinane is now a best-priced 1/2 with Ladbrokes for the championship, while Cashmans go 2/5 Kinane and 7/4 Murtagh.
Filed by Laura Reynolds
