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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Karsavina gets out of trouble to win for Horgan

Fri 26th Jul 2024, 19:59

Karsavina and Hugh Horgan Karsavina and Hugh Horgan
© Photo Healy Racing

The Joseph O'Brien trained Karsavina won for the first time since her racecourse debut when overcoming trouble in running to land the Buy Tickets Online At ww.corkracecourse.ie Median Auction Maiden Race.

Held up third of the five runners, the Hugh Horgan partnered filly came through on the inside to challenge leader Cill Mocheallog over a furlong out.

However, as the latter edged to his right, closing the door on the O'Brien trained four-year-old, My Little Lady came through to lead briefly.

Once in the clear, Horgan picked up strongly aboard Karsavina to go on for a three-quarter-length win.

Stable representative Sean Corby said: "It all went smooth until a furlong-and-a-half down when things got tight. She was good and brave though, picked up well and galloped through the line.

"She has had a few good runs in defeat, has been highly tried as well and this looked a nice opportunity for her. Now that she has got her head in front again, hopefully she can build on that and keep progressing."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

1st
6/4
Tote €2.70 €1.10
2nd
0.75L
40/1
€3.20
3rd
3.25L
1/2Fav
4th
8L
33/1
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.