TEEN JOCKEY SENSATION Jack Kennedy pulled off one of the most remarkable recoveries you’re likely to see before riding Robin Des Mana to victory in the beginner’s chase in Clonmel.
During the first lap of the two-mile chase, the 18-year-old Dingle man was almost thrown off his saddle but miraculously hung on and repositioned himself to claim the unlikeliest of victories on the Gordon Elliott-trained gelding.
Absolutely unbelievable! @jackkennedy15 @ClonmelR pic.twitter.com/lCuA0YXAac
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) December 7, 2017
Robin des Mana was a 7-2 chance for the Clonmel Racecourse Supporters Club and despite losing his position, would eventually pip 50-1 shot Kiera Royale by half a length.
The racing community marveled at Kennedy’s gravity-defying recovery.
The fact that Dingle's Jack Kennedy is a genius in the saddle is beyond doubt but that recovery was God like / awesome ride - ride of the ages - he defied gravity - I once saw him walk on water to chat to Fungi #JackKennedy @AtTheRaces
— Mortimer Murphy (@MortimerMurphy1) December 7, 2017
Jack Kennedy, you are a ridiculous talent. The brightest since Ruby Walsh. My word!
— Declan Rix (@HawkWing2002) December 7, 2017
The greatest ride you will ever see. Probably going to be one of the greatest jockeys your ever going to see. The gift that keeps on giving. Sir Jack Kennedy. https://t.co/cuhfKILFbi
— Barry Dempsey (@barrydempsey2) December 7, 2017
Ride of the year? Astonishing effort from Jack Kennedy at Clonmel 👏👏 https://t.co/JX0ztKtsud
— PA Racing (@PAracing) December 7, 2017
Is this the best recovery you’ve ever seen on a racecourse? 🐎
— BETDAQ (@BETDAQ) December 7, 2017
Jack Kennedy take a bow! pic.twitter.com/vPGTkSAl9C
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