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Kilworth’s Johnny Allen who secured the biggest win of his professional jockey career, landing the Australian Grand National Steeplechase.

By Eoin Scanlon 

Kilworth native John Allen secured the biggest win of his professional jockey career last weekend, when he rode the winner in the Australian Grand National Steeplechase.

Onboard Wells, a first-time steeplechaser, John claimed the top prize-share in the $250,000 race for trainer Kathryn Durden, in what was the 149^th running of the National.

In the process, Allen and Wells denied the favourite Bashboy, who was fancied to complete a historic third-straight Grand National Steeplechase.

In the five-horse field, Allen patiently pursued the frontrunners for much of the 4,500m race at Sandown Racecourse, Melbourne, waiting until the final 200m before making his move.

With a concession of nine kilograms on Bashboy, Allen crossed the line with a comfortable six-lengths to spare.

Allen now has 19 wins in 2014, with eight alone coming in July.

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