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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Viking routs rivals in mile maiden

Mon 21st Oct 2024, 14:49

Viking Invasion and Dylan Browne McMonagle Viking Invasion and Dylan Browne McMonagle
© Photo Healy Racing

Viking Invasion powered clear inside the final furlong to open his account in fine style in the mile maiden at Gowran Park.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt was back in maiden company today having finished mid-division in a valuable sales race at the Curragh last month.

Dylan Browne McMonagle went to the front turning for home on the Mehmas colt and the 10/3 shot was asked to kick clear over a furlong out, going on for a six-length win.

The winning rider said afterwards:- “He’s improved a lot for stepping up in trip. It was just a bit sharp for him the last day.

“He handles this ground and quickened up well.

“He’s a colt with plenty of potential and hopefully can keep on improving.

“He stays that trip well and will have no bother getting a mile and a quarter next year.” Light As Air went to post 4/6 favourite but proved disappointing, coming under pressure turning for home and eventually finishing third.

(Quotes by Alan Magee)

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.