Is Brian O’Connell the right jockey for Dunguib?

Question

He’s only had 10 winners in Ireland all season – and four of those have come on Dunguib. Might connections be better of getting a big-name rider like Ruby Walsh?

Answer 1

Seven wins from nine runs (eight if you count a technical disqualification) shows that the pair get on well. Don’t forget that Dunguib was a red-hot favourite for the Festival Bumper last season and O’Connell didn’t fluff his lines then.