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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Alessia Fernanda opens account in finale at Cork

Tue 1st Oct 2024, 17:41

Chris Hayes won the finale at Cork on Tuesday Chris Hayes won the finale at Cork on Tuesday
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Having shown promise on a couple of occasions earlier in the season, the Dermot Weld trained Alessia Fernanda recorded a first success when staying on well under Chris Hayes to win the Follow Us On Twitter Handicap at Cork.

Dropping back in trip with first-time blinkers applied, the four-year-old was sent in pursuit of leader Warazam early in the straight.

Finding plenty once drawing alongside inside the final furlong, the 6/1 chance finished off her race strongly to get up for a narrow three-quarter-length win.

Kris Weld said: "She has had some good runs all summer and she tries hard every day. She is a grand filly, deserved that and the ground was a little quick for her the last day but she still ran a good race. She was back a furlong in distance today and won nicely.

"To win with 10st1lb always takes a bit of doing, no matter what the grade, and we're delighted with her.

"Ben (Curtin) has had horses with us for years, had a winner with us at Galway last year so it is lovely to get another for him."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

1st
6/1
Tote €7.00 €2.10
2nd
0.75L
18/1
€4.10
3rd
4.25L
14/1
€4.30
4th
0.5L
4/1Fav
€1.70
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.