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Landmark double for King

Sabaidee just has the loose horse, Crystal Earth, for company passing the lineSabaidee just has the loose horse, Crystal Earth, for company passing the line
© Photo Healy Racing

Connor King partnered his first double at odds of 83.5/1 when Sabaidee readily landed the Hibernia Steel Products Handicap at Bellewstown.

The North Cork teenager, who has made a big impression since graduating from the pony racing circuit to the track in the past 12 months, was following up on the success of He’s Got Rhythm just over half-an-hour earlier.

King (16) sent the John Murphy-trained filly to the front early in the straight and she really appreciated the mile and three quarters stamina test drawing right away in the final furlong.

The 12/1 chance had seven lengths to spare over Ainm Spartacus (12/1) at the line, with top-weight Viva Diva (8/1) another length and three quarters away in third. Montagnard (16/1) completed the placings in fourth.

Champion apprentice Ronan Whelan luckily walked away after being unseated on the bend with just under a circuit to run when his mount Crystal Earth jinked away from the railing.

A delighted King, now on the ten winner mark for the season, said “That’s brilliant. You don’t expect these things to happen.

“She travelled well and went everywhere I wanted her to go. I got there a bit soon but she kept on well.”

1st
12/1
Tote €16.40 €3.20
2nd
7L
12/1
€3.80
3rd
1.75L
8/1
€3.10
4th
7L
16/1
€6.00
bf
1.25L
9/2Cfav
bf
0.75L
9/2Cfav
bf
13L
9/2Cfav
About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.