The Garvan Donnelly trained Carrigeen Prince gained a third career win, and his first on turf, when landing the www.naasracecourse.com Apprentice Handicap at Naas today, under in-form rider Donagh O’Connor.

The five year old son of Strategic Prince gained his previous wins at Dundalk in October and December of last year and following today’s win, Donnelly stated “he needs a big galloping track but he has a bit of a mind of his own; I was a bit worried about there being no whips (in apprentice races) but Donagh is strong.

"The galloping track here suited him but Galway would not really suit. He stays well and should get a mile and a quarter.

"He's owned by a few friends of mine along with his breeder Frank Prendergast and Martin Sheridan also has a share."

Quotes from Alan Magee