Jockey Maxine O’Sullivan and her horse Cork Citizen in a happy mood following victory in the Open Lightweight Race at Lingstown, Co. Wexford today.

The Open Lightweight Race over the famous Lingstown banks was a thrilling spectacle this afternoon and it also produced the closest finish of the sunny afternoon at the south Wexford track.

It was a family success for the O’Sullivan family from Mallow with jockey Maxine O’Sullivan losing the lead in the final stages on Cork Citizen, but rallied strongly and got back to win by a head.

Today’s winners were;

Brightwells Cheltenham Breeze Up Sale Maiden Race for four year olds of €800; 1^st, Philip Fenton’s Highway Storm, (Owner), Richie Kiely; 3 lengths, 1 length. 13 ran.

Wright Group Brokers Limited Maiden Race for five year old mares of €800; 1^st, Heads or Harps Syndicate’s Bothermenot, (William Codd), Jamie Codd; 8 lengths, 2.5 lengths. 11 ran.

Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel Maiden Race for five year old geldings of €800; 1^st, John Bates’ Roadie Joe, (Brian Jordan), Benny Walsh; 0.75 lengths, 6 lengths. 17 ran.

Keating Horse Transport Open Lightweight Race (over banks course) of €800; Eugene M. O’Sullivan’s Cork Citizen, (Owner), Ms Maxine O’Sullivan; Head, 15 lengths. 8 ran.

Kilmore Potates Ltd Winners of Two Race of €1,000; 1^st, Michelle Ryan’s Ash Rowe, (Shay Slevin), Mark Slevin; 8 lengths, 10 lengths. 5 ran.

Jordan’s Bar and Lounge Maiden Race for six year olds and upwards of €800; 1^st, Michael R. Murphy’s Mighty Vic, (Ashleigh Murphy), Garry Murphy; 12 lengths, 1.5 lengths. 12 ran.

Full coverage and pictures in THE WEXFORD ECHO in sale Tuesday morning.