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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Joe gets her Way in Killarney finale

Sun 2nd Oct 2022, 17:33

Joeswayornoway and Kieran Buckley win the Tote handicap SteeplechaseJoeswayornoway and Kieran Buckley win the Tote handicap Steeplechase
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Joeswayornoway stayed on strongly under Kieren Buckley to take the Tote Always SP Or Better At Killarney Handicap Chase at Killarney.

The Dusty Sheehy-trained topweight was winning for the first time in eight starts over fences. A winner over hurdles at Clonmel last year, the mare had shaped with promise when fourth at Downpatrick last time.

In a change of tactics, the mare led from the outset and with Buckley getting the fractions right, she had enough in reserve to press on from 2 out and run out a game winner from the staying on Moonlit Sea

Winning trainer Eamonn "Dusty" Sheehy said; "using different tactics helped and her experience helped. She has been consistent over fences and we'll look for another handicap chase.

"The softer the ground the better she will be."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

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.