Published: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1:26 PM

Island Mccoo and Philip Donovan clear the final fence to win for trainer Darren Collins at Tramore on Monday. Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post

Offaly jockey triumphs in Tramore

Published: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1:26 PM

Offaly jockey Philip Donovan teamed up with Co. Galway trainer Darren Collins to win the two and three quarter mile handicap chase on the eight-year-old Island Mccoo at Tramore on Monday.

Owned and bred by Raymond Healy, the 16/1 chance, with Moneygall native Donovan on board, led at the second-last fence. And he went to score a two-length win over the Robert Tyner-trained Wyoming Baby.

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Published: Tue 22 Apr 2025, 1:26 PM

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