CHAMPION point-to-point rider Derek O’Connor visited RACE last week to meet the trainees and deliver some encouragement and advice before conducting a schooling session in our arena with selected riders from the group.

It was a great opportunity to learn, not just some technical jumping tips, but also something of the attitude and work ethic that has enabled the Galwayman dominate the pointing scene and establish records and achievements that, similar to A.P. McCoy, are unlikely to be surpassed.