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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Sheehy delivers Rahmi from off the pace to win for Murtagh

Sat 12th Oct 2024, 17:25

Rahmi and Danny Sheehy Rahmi and Danny Sheehy
© Photo Healy Racing

Danny Sheehy rode an excellent waiting race when delivering the Johnny Murtagh trained Rahmi from off the pace to win the Oktoberfest Weekend Handicap at Naas.

Third in a small field at Gowran Park last time, the 15/2 chance was much better suited to the faster pace of this competitive handicap.

Last of the 14 runners early in the straight, Sheehy arrived full of running to challenge leader Orandi over a furlong out.

Quickening clear of the rival inside the final furlong, Rahmi went on to win by an easy two-and-a-half lengths.

Johnny Murtagh said: “He’s a horse that always shows plenty at home and is always competitive in those big handicaps.

“He’s probably getting put up that couple of pounds all the time. He was near a career high mark and it was going to be tough for him to win.

“He has that ability and when things fall right for him he’s always capable of doing that.

“He goes very well for Danny, and he timed it nicely today. I think that will probably be it for the year.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

1st
15/2
Tote €8.70 €2.90
2nd
2.5L
13/2
€2.90
3rd
1.5L
20/1
€6.80
4th
nk
16/1
bf
1.25L
4/1Fav
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.