Veteran The Dabbler, ridden by jockey Ross Berry, broke a long losing streak by winning his first hurdle race at Sligo's Glasshouse Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle. The 11-year-old horse, owned by Michael Heery and trained by Liam Cusack, had previously won consecutive chases in August and October 2021 before switching back to hurdles for this race. In an impressive performance, Veteran The Dabbler beat Solo Flight by 4.5 lengths.
Jockey Berry, who will soon turn professional after being involved in point-to-pointing, expressed his excitement about joining trainer Colm Murphy's stable. He has had success riding for Liam Cusack, with three wins out of five rides. This victory marked his third win under Rules and fourth in point-to-point races.
Reflecting on the race, Berry mentioned that a strong pace helped Veteran The Dabbler. Despite coming off the bridle early, the horse regained momentum in the back straight and surged ahead after the second-last hurdle. Berry praised the horse's performance and looked forward to continuing his career as a professional jockey.