Horses for Courses!

Not for the first time, Seamus Mc Kee lifted silverware at the Navan Road when winning the prestigious Ring Cup proudly sponsored by the Smith Family. The Grade 1 City man prevailed over the Navan duo of Thomas Mullen and Kevin Smith representing Grades 2 & 3 respectively. It was all going extremely well for Mc Kee at "Leeman's", when pulling his first shot back from Kevin Smith and extended the advantage over the sponsor by sailing into the Ring corner with a rasping bowl from the top of the rise. Mc Kee bowled steadily with Mullen making little impact into the City mans lead. However, all changed at the "Street" when Mullen hit the "Brown Gate" after an average bowl from Mc Kee. Thomas Mullen was to falter here with a poor effort that failed to reach Loughrans. With Smith's chance gone and Mullen making heavy weather of laying down a challenge, it was down to Mc Kee to score the line to lift the Ring cup. McKee left his supporters a little apprehensive by falling short of the line, but made no mistake with his next. Beating Mullen's tip with ease. Mc Kee lifted the Ring Cup and creating a little piece of history with back to back Cup success at the Navan. Congratulations to Seamus! Seamus is pictured (fourth from the left) receiving plaudits from NRBA Committee Members. Also included is Kevin Smith (G3 Winner) and Thomas Mullen (G2 Winner and Tournament Runner-Up).