Joseph O'Brien out of luck on National Hunt debut

Joseph O'Brien plans to continue riding under both codes after finishing down the field on his first ride over jumps at Limerick.

The 21-year-old has twice been crowned champion jockey on the level, but it emerged on Friday that he would miss the opening day of the Flat season at the Curragh and instead head south to ride over hurdles.

O'Brien, said by his father Aidan to be a "little heavy" for Flat duties, partnered the JP McManus-owned Egyptian Warrior in the Family Fun Day Rated Novice Hurdle and the 8-1 shot jumped fluently and travelled powerfully for a long way.

However, he had no more to give from the home turn and passed the post a well-beaten fifth as Rogue Trader (5-1) and Velocity Boy (7-1) crossed the line as one in a thrilling dead-heat finish.

O'Brien, speaking before dashing to the Curragh to partner some of the illustrious Ballydoyle string in now-traditional post-race gallops, revealed he enjoyed the experience, but has no intention of giving up the Flat game just yet.

He said: "It (riding over jumps) is different but I enjoyed it. He popped away although the ground was a bit slow for him.

"I'll be in Dundalk again on Wednesday and after that I might ride over jumps whenever we have a few runners.

"I will be back riding again on the Flat."

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