Bolger's 16yo apprentice wins on debut ride

Trainer Jim Bolger completed a Dundalk double this evening when his Locus Standi provided 16 year old rookie jockey Gavin Ryan with a win on his first career ride in the Follow Us On Twitter Handicap.

Previously successful 51 weeks ago on March 23, Locus Standi made virtually all today under his young rider who kept the five year old gelding going inside the final furlong for a three parts of a length win over Rubenesque

Ryan was understandably thrilled and later said “that's my first ride and first winner. I'm very grateful to the boss for the ride - I know the horse fairly well as I ride him out at home.

“It all went to plan today and I was happy with him throughout and he did it well.

“I'm sixteen and I'm from Killenaule in Tipperary and did a bit of pony racing. I had only a very average pony racing career but it seems to be going well for me now.

“It’s my first ride so I'm just very happy!”

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson