Clarinet hits the right note Little Clarinet gained a deserved victory after a couple of near misses when claiming the Korea Racing Authority Handicap at Leopardstown. David Marnane's charge had been third on her last two outings at the Curragh, beaten just over a neck on both occasions. Red Sabor set a strong pace in tonight's six furlong contest and burned off A Little Bit Me turning for home. He was chased down by Little Clarinet passing the furlong marker, however, and Oisin Orr kept the 4/1 shot going in the closing stages to record a half length win over Hunaina. Ed Marnane, brother and assistant of the trainer, said:- “She deserved that, although she idled a bit in front. “There is a fillies handicap coming up at Naas that she could go for, and there is also a fillies handicap at the Ebor meeting if she improves.” (Additional reporting by Alan Magee)
