One In All In and State Of Nirvana jump the last together© Photo Healy Racing
Conor Orr recorded his first win in Ireland, as he partnered One In All In to a surprise 33/1 success in the opener at Down Royal this evening, the Proparamedics Maiden Hurdle.
Previously trained by Andy Oliver, the son of Lawman made his debut for Henry de Bromhead and Chris Jones at Clonmel last September.
He had his last two runs on the level at Dundalk, and back over flights this afternoon he raced in mid-division.
The five-year-old gelding was closer in fourth from two out, and came with his challenge before the last, edging to the front on the run-in, before going on to just prevail by a short head. State Of Nirvana was the one just denied, and he was returned at 2/1 under Andrew Lynch for Tom Taaffe.
The 6/4 favourite Roseriver Has made up plenty of ground from three out, but ultimately had to settle for third, another half a length back under Sean Flanagan for Noel Meade.
Orr (22), who is an older brother of flat jockey Oisin Orr, has had plenty of success in across the Irish Sea, but has returned home to Ireland after three years in the UK.
He said: "I had seven winners under rules and 11 pointing in the UK.
"I'm based with Andrew Lynch and Chris Jones.
"Henry (de Bromhead) wasn't confident but more hopeful that the good ground would be the key to him.
"He wants it very good to be able to stay the two miles, that helped.
"Hopefully I'll keep riding away for everyone that wants me."
"I needed a change of scenery, I was in the UK for three years."
STEWARDS REPORTS
A.E. Lynch, rider of State Of Nirvana trained by T.J. Taaffe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left.
A.W. Short, rider of Swedish Connection trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Falak trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Swedish Connection trained by Matthew J. Smith was found to have blood at the nose following exercised induced pulmonary haemorrhage
Additional reporting by Michael Graham
