Rising star Jack Kennedy secured a second winner of the Punchestown Festival as Definite Ruby prevailed in a thrilling finish to the Hanlon Concrete EBF Glencarraig Lady Mares Handicap Chase.
Still able to claim 3lb, Kennedy is about to be crowned champion conditional and has made huge strides in the past 12 months.
He was aware to the fact Nina Carberry was trying to steal the race from the front on Emily Gray and did not let her get too far clear down the back straight.
Taking up the running at the second-last it appeared Definite Ruby (8-1) would coast to victory, but Padraig's Joy stayed on strongly and only went down by half a length.
Kennedy said: " I can't believe I'm going to be champion conditional, and I'd like to thank all the owners and trainers I've ridden for."
Elliott said: "She had a nice, light weight and Jack have her a great ride. She liked the bit better ground and s he'll keep going."
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