Kildare student Alice wins overall charity race series

Kildare student Alice Kavanagh was crowned the overall winner of the Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at Leopardstown.

The three-race series featuring several riders was in aid of Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ).

Alice is currently studying equine at CAFRE College in Enniskillen.

She said: “I am absolutely delighted to have won the series, and can’t believe the support we received.

"Everyone got behind us, and we did what we were meant to do and more, raising awareness and valuable funds for Irish Injured Jockeys, not to mention the fun and enjoyment in participating”.

With donations still coming in, it looks like a figure in excess of €120,000 has been raised for Irish Injured Jockeys through the entire Race Series.

Well known publican Charlie Chawke presented a cheque to IIJ for €8,000 towards the fund, following a golf classic he had previously arranged.