Flemensfirth’s son Ponmeoath lands Kerry National

20th September 2007

The Eric McNamara-trained Ponmeoath (7g Flemensfirth-Cool N Calm, by Arctic Lord), bred by Mary O’Connor, gave Flemensfirth another big NH success at Listowel in the 160,000 euros Guinness Kerry National on Wednesday.

The seven-year-old stayed on well under Paddy Flood to land the famous three-mile chase by a length and looks a leading contender for all the staying events this season.

"The Kerry National is a race I've always wanted to win and we've had it mapped out for this fellow ever since he ran fourth in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham in March. We decided we'd give him one go at winning this race and it's all worked out to perfection. Paddy gave him a fabulous ride and a very confident one. The horse jumped like a buck," said a delighted McNamara.

"He could go for the Ladbrokes Munster National at Limerick next month or we might decide to keep him for Cheltenham in November. The Irish National will probably be his spring target."