Doyle's star rises with two notable victories
Wednesday March 10 2010
ANDREW DOYLE, a son of Mary and the late Gordon Doyle from Knockmullen House in New Ross, has really seen his star rise, following two winning rides on the racecourse over the past few weeks.
Doyle's second winner was on the classy 'Ballistraw' at Gowran Park on Saturday last, when winning the Tetratema Hunters Chase at 11/2. Doyle gave the eleven-year-old son of 'Carroll House' a confident ride to lead from four fences out and hold on to win by a length.
Owned, bred and trained in Foulksmills by Denis Hickey, an uncle of Doyle, the future plans for the horse look like taking in the racing festivals Fairyhouse and Punchestown. The 20year-old Doyle will be hopeful that he stays fit enough to grasp this opportunity with both hands.
Andrew recorded his first track winner at Clonmel on February 4 when riding ' Shamrock Hall' to win at 16/1, again for owner-trainer, Denis Hickey. This ten-year-old, a son of 'Carroll House', fairly galloped away under Doyle and proved the patience of Hickey as the homebred was recording his first track win.
Doyle's career seems to be going from strength to strength, with these two winners being welcome additions to the 16 point-to-point victories he already has to his credit. It would seem that the international experience gained by Doyle over last year in the Fegentri series has really stood to him since and hopes are high that this chosen career will see him gain further success.
- With Dick White
