‘Perhaps there was some divine intervention,’ says trainer after young Irishman miraculously avoids hitting the turf
I’ve seen some amazing recoveries in the saddle in my time but the one achieved by Michael Sweeney at the final fence of Killeagh point to point on Sunday is as good as any of them. He was clearly on his way to the ground after his mount, Ask Heather, jumped into the final fence instead of over it when holding a narrow advantage and favourite-backers knew perfectly well they had done their money.
Sweeney ended up dangling from the mare’s neck for several strides but gravity must have been looking the other way because somehow the rider managed to wrestle his way back into the plate. He then asked his willing mount for a final effort and she sprinted forward, winning handily in the end.
Well done to Mikey Sweeney on this class recovery today @killeaghp2p @corkwaterp2p @irishp2p pic.twitter.com/9E2vNuDVQx
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