Dropping back in trip paid dividends for connections of Gormanston at Dundalk today as the Nigel Slevin trained gelding landed the Join Us On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap at odds of 14/1.

The son of Haatef had previously won over 1m2f at the venue in December and while subsequently beaten twice at that trip, today under Robbie Colgan successfully won at 7f when beating Beleaguerment by a length and a half.

Winning trainer Slevin later stated “I was a bit worried about dropping back in trip but he travelled fierce well and I'm delighted.

“The lads have been patient and it's all coming together now, that's two for the winter.

“We're still up and down about his trip; he has the pace to do it over seven and we'll tip away in this grade.

“We put in a swimming pool at home and he has really benefitted as he's quite a stuffy horse. He takes plenty of work in the pool and it's much easier on him. We're reaping the rewards now.”

Quotes from Gary Carson