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Slattery boots home landmark victory on Dedillon

Dedillon has too much for High AltitudeDedillon has too much for High Altitude
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Andrew Slattery's victory on Dedillon in the O'Leary Insurances Handicap at Galway saw him ride out his 3lb claim.

The five-year-old mare was prominent from the stalls before picking up the lead with over a furlong travelled.

The 20/1 shot was urged along by Slattery a furlong and a half out with a host of contenders in behind.

She soon came under a drive but kept finding once strongly pressed by High Altitude inside the final furlong.

She had the race in the bag in the closing stages and increased the gap to a length and quarter at the winning post.

Runner-up High Altitude was a 5/1 chance and finished half a length in front of a staying-on Coill Na Sionainne (9/1). Fil The Power was the same distance back in fourth at 10/1.

“We probably rode her too far back in Gowran the last day,” said trainer Andrew Slattery.

“She shouldn't have been 20/1 today though. She has form with the two favourites all year and was probably better off at the weights today.

“It's grand to have a winner in Galway. She's a great filly to have.

“She was running for the 20th time when winning in Dundalk but that's her third win now.

“We'll step her up in class now off a light weight and see how we get on there.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
20/1
Tote €19.90 €4.20
2nd
1.25L
5/1
€1.30
3rd
0.5L
9/1
€2.30
4th
0.5L
10/1
€3.20
bf
0.75L
9/2JFav
bf
1.75L
9/2JFav
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.