Annie aces it

Seven pounds claimer Conor Hoban was seen to good effect when steering Ok Annie to win the Ladies Day At Sligo 4th August Nursery Handicap at Sligo this evening, for trainer Pat Martin.

Afterwards Martin revealed “Ok Annie’s win is a real family affair for us as she is named after my daughter Annie. She is owned by my mother-in-law Nuala Brennan.”

“Ok Annie is small like a little terrier and is as tough as it gets. She was drawn 1, which is a big advantge here. However I was just a bit afraid she might get pushed around but Conor gave her a very clever ride. Six or seven furlongs is her trip and she’ll go for another nursery now.”

Thomas Weekes