FANTASTIC result for Cork man Graham Atkinson who won the first leg of the three-race series of the Irish Injured Jockeys Corinthian Challenge, run at the Curragh last Sunday. Graham got up on the line to score on Air Supremacy for trainer Joseph O’Brien and in the colours of J.P. McManus.

An emotional Atkinson was buzzing afterwards: “For almost 30 years I’ve been in this game and it’s the first time I’ve ever crossed the line in front, I just can’t believe it! Riding in the famous McManus colours for a trainer like Joseph (O’Brien) – you couldn’t write this script, it’s a million dreams come true. I’ll bring this to the grave with me!”