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Crosse and Baron Samedi nail MIghty Mirage

Baron Samedi, near side, collars Mighty MirageBaron Samedi, near side, collars Mighty Mirage
© Photo Healy Racing

Mighty Mirage traded at 1.01 when she shot clear in the final furlong of the Thank You To All The Frontline Workers Handicap in Cork, but she was caught on the line by Baron Samedi

Mighty Mirage came through between horses to pick up the lead a furlong and a half down and travelled strongly for Rory Cleary.

At the furlong pole she moved two lengths clear and still held a healthy lead with 150 yards to travel.

First-time gelding Baron Samedi and Shane Crosse had picked up the chase in second, though, and motored home to get up by a short head at 6/1.

The runner-up was a 9/2 chance and finished eight and a half lengths clear of 5/2 favourite Slieve Bearnagh

1st
6/1
Tote €8.60 €2.40
2nd
shd
9/2
€1.30
3rd
8.5L
5/2Fav
€1.40
4th
1.75L
6/1
About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.