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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Joyce joyous after partnering first winner on Hands Down

Sun 2nd May 2021, 17:28

Wesley Joyce after his first winnerWesley Joyce after his first winner
© Photo Healy Racing

Wesley Joyce swooped late to secure his first winner on 50/1 shot Hands Down in the concluding sprint handicap at Sligo.

The 10lb claimer conjured a late charge from the outsider as she got up in the dying strides to deny front-runner Adams Barbour

Joyce had held his mount up and had to overcome some traffic in the straight before getting the Charlie Moore-trained filly into full slight close home.

The Moyross teenager is attached to Johnny Murtagh's yard. It was also a welcome winner for Moore, his first since July 2015.

Joyce said afterwards:- "It's a great feeling to ride your first winner.

"I tried to make the running but she wasn't quick enough out of stalls.

"She travelled really well in behind and when I turned in and went for her she picked up really nice and got me the win.

"I'm 18 and based with Johnny Murtagh.

"I'd like to get as many winners as I can and get as many outside rides as I can this season."

(Quotes by Mark Nunan)

1st
50/1
Tote €41.60 €17.20
2nd
nk
5/1
€1.80
3rd
3L
25/1
€9.90
4th
hd
11/1
bf
1.75L
7/2JFav
bf
0.5L
7/2JFav
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.