Farrelly the master in Sussex National
15th Jan 2010

Johnny Farrelly (grad. 2001) made the most of a suspension to David Pipe’s stable jockey to display his talents in winning the Sussex National as part of a double at Plumpton on 3^rd January.

The 3lb claimer from Dublin took the £20,000 feature on Master Overseer, who is now unbeaten in three handicaps this season, after a ding-dong duel with the favourite Tarquinius. “With Tom suspended, it fills you with confidence when they give you the rides and I’m really grateful to the owners and Mr Pipe”, said Farrelly. “It wasn’t a fantastic ride, I just had to keep pushing and shoving”.

Earlier in the card, Farrelly and Pipe struck in the novice hurdle with the promising juvenile newcomer Notus De La Tour, a French import and winner for the newly formed Racing For Change ownership group which immediately prompted a 33-1 quote for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham.

After completing his double, Farrelly joked to the Racing Post: “I’ve got two more to ride out my claim, then I retire!”

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Who graduated from the Race Academy in 2001

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