Conna and the surrounding area has a brilliant strike rate when it comes to landing feature races and My Murphy’s recent success in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park triggered off massive celebrations in this horse racing heartland.
In the hands of top jockey, Robbie Power, the 16/1 shot showed commendable stamina to land this substantial pot. Proprietor of the aptly named Winner’s Enclosure in Conna, Cal Moroney, lost no time in organising a triumphant homecoming party …
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