Emotional scenes as Jack Kennedy celebrates champion jockey win with his family

Jack Kennedy was joined by his family in the Punchestown parade ring as he was crowned champion jockey for the first time on Saturday.

Billy said he couldn't believe it before adding that it was an emotional moment and then paying tribute to Elliott, saying: "This man has supported him since he was 12 years old." Townend closed the gap to two when scoring on Kargese but was out of luck on his final mount Olympic Man. “There were loads of great days and riding Grade One winners in Ireland on such good horses as Gerri Colombe, Teahupoo, Farren Glory, Found A Fifty, Caldwell Potter and Irish Point was very special.

Willie Mullins continued his domination of the National Hunt trainers’ championship in Ireland, coming out on top for the 18th time and adding to his memorable title triumph in Britain.

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