Kir wins on handicap debut to give De Bromhead Limerick double

Kir completed a double on the card for trainer Henry De Bromhead when making a winning handicap debut in the John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle at Limerick.

Sent off 7/2 in the colours of Mrs Liz Prowting, the five-year-old was always prominent under jockey Josh Williamson.

Leading at halfway, the gelding went on after three out but was strongly pressed by Ballyglass Beauty entering the straight.

However, Kir found extra reserves of stamina from two out, keeping on again to record a game three-and-three-quarter length success.

Henry De Bromhead said: "he is a lovely big horse and Josh gave him a super ride. He jumped brilliantly and just idled in front. I was a bit nervous coming to the second-last but after idling a bit, he stayed on well.

"I think he will come forward form the run and we'll step him back up in trip again. We'll look for something similar or a rated novice next.

"Fair play to Josh, who is a great little rider."