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- Gorman off the mark with Bush
Gary Carson
Gorman off the mark with Bush
Busy Bush beats Lightening Stricks
© Photo Healy Racing
Kevin Manning produced Busy Bush with a strong run inside the final furlong to claim the spoils in the 45-65 handicap at Listowel. Lightening Stricks kicked for home a furlong-and-a-half from home in the mile contest but couldn't hold the late charge of Jim Gorman's filly.
The daughter of Bushranger got on top inside the final 100 yards for a length success.
Busy Bush had chased home the in-form Elusive In Paris last time at Killarney.
It was a first winner of the year for Gorman. Manning said afterwards:-
"Jim fancied her very much and she had some very good runs without ever winning.
"She picked up well and did it well today."
(Quotes by Thomas Weekes)
About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.
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