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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

In For The Night completes double for Walsh and McManus

Fri 4th Oct 2024, 17:02

In For The Night and Mark Walsh In For The Night and Mark Walsh
© Photo Healy Racing

Having also won the previous race, jockey Mark Walsh and owner JP McManus combined for a quick double as In For The Night ran out a comfortable winner of the Thomastown Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park.

Runner-up in a big field at Galway last time, the Desmond McDonogh trained six-year-old went one place better on this occasion.

Travelling nicely on the heels of the leaders after three out, Walsh moved closer to challenge leader Ah Remy Martin at the penultimate flight.

Leading on the approach to the last, the 9/2f kept on well to hold the staying on Penny Jar by two-and-a-quarter lengths.

“That was very welcome,” said Desmond McDonogh.

“He was unlucky in Galway, he got hobbled over at the castle here. There was nowhere to go as they were six abreast. He finished like a rocket.

“He's still green but has the makings of a nice one. He wants goodish ground, but wouldn't want it any quicker than that either. They are taking the top off it.

“We'll see what the handicapper does now and see where we're going.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
9/2Fav
Tote €5.50 €2.30
2nd
2.25L
10/1
€2.40
3rd
0.5L
6/1
€2.00
4th
1.75L
12/1
€3.00
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.