Dungarvan trainer John Kiely has landed the Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh, as Line Out was first to the line in the 30-runner race at odds of 18/1.
Kiely’s charge, ridden by Shane Foley, saw off Cesarewitch Trial winner Turnpike Trip to land the honour - 53 years after Kiely first won the race in 1968, in what is a truly remarkable training performance.
Line Out wins the 2021 @paddypower Irish Cesarewitch for Shane Foley and John Kiely at @curraghrace ? pic.twitter.com/RVGEhAAXrZ
— Horse Racing Ireland (@HRIRacing) October 10, 2021
The 83-year-old Lisfennel handler trained a 100/1 shot to glory when he was just 30, and now takes home the top prize of €80,000 thanks to the success of the nine-year-old.
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John Kiely wins the Cesarewitch again having trained the winner in 1968 with a 100/1 shot ?
— Tony Mullins (@tonymullins84) October 10, 2021
The first five home were completed by Henry De Bromhead’s Lynwood Gold in 5th, who came in behind the Willie Mullins’ pair of Maze Runner and Royal Illusion
