'Tough' Dinnie's Vinnie one for the Dempseys

Dinnie's Vinnie repelled the challenge of the favourite, Concordin to win the extended three mile handicap chase in Roscommon for father and son Philip and Luke Dempsey.

The 7/1 chance appeared vulnerable coming to the last fence as Concordin unleashed his challenge between horses.

Dinnie's Vinnie jumped the last slightly ahead while the 3/1 jolly was less than fluent.

The 10-year-old was ridden out on the run-in to account for Concordin by three parts of a length. Buck Dancing who was nibbled at in the market from 12/1 to 9/1, was five lengths away in third.

Philip Dempsey said: "It's great. He battled great and, though he's my own son, he gave him a great ride. He threw everything at him.

“He's a tough horse and they suit each other. He's had a great season. They get on great together.

“You're always tempted to keep going and we'll see if we see something or if the ground changes.

“He has been in a good while and has raced every month since September. He probably deserves a break.

“I haven't too many for the summer so it would be good to keep the numbers up and get a few days out.

“Luke thought he'd handle this track but I wasn't sure.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson