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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Calzaghi delivers knockout punch to Navan opponents

Wed 9th Oct 2024, 17:25

Calzaghi and Robbie Colgan Calzaghi and Robbie Colgan
© Photo Healy Racing

The Kevin Coleman trained Calzaghi stayed on best inside the final furlong to land Division l of the Yellow Furze Handicap at Navan.

Having missed the break on his handicap debut at Tipperary last time, the Raven's Pass gelding caught the eye with his strong late run to finish fifth.

Again, slowly away here, Robbie Colgan soon had the 7/1 chance tacked on at the rear of the field.

Still nearer last than first with over two furlongs to race, Calzaghi began to weave his way through the runners as Special Angel kicked for home under Robert Whearty.

Moving second over 100 yards out, the eventual winner powered up the stiff hill to overhaul the leader, going away to score by two-and-a-quarter lengths.

Robbie Colgan said: "I didn't know much about him. I saw him running the last day, and he ran really well and finished it off good.

"He was a little slow away again, but finished out really well.

"You'd hope so (have a future at that trip) - they went hard and he finished up the hill really well.

"Kevin is brilliant, he said he hoped he would have a chance."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

1st
7/1
Tote €8.00 €2.40
2nd
2.25L
12/1
€2.20
3rd
0.5L
28/1
€7.60
4th
nk
7/1
€1.80
bf
2L
11/4Fav
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.