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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Katie collects upped to three miles

Tue 4th Aug 2015, 20:35

Colin BoweColin Bowe
© Photo Healy Racing

Former point-to-pointer Katie Do appreciated the step up to three miles when claiming the Michael Holland Tyres Handicap Chase at Roscommon.

Mikey Fogarty, partnering a double on the night, had the 16/1 shot to the fore throughout and she battled on well in the closing stages to see off long-time rival for the lead, Bills Official by two-and-a-half lengths.

Colin Bowe 's charge was a three-time winner 'between the flags' but had faded tamely on her handicap debut at Killarney last month.

"Everything happened a little bit too quick the last day and she sulked a bit. We made the running today and the dead ground slowed things down," explained Bowe.

"She stayed on well there. She has loads of experience and we'll look for something similar."

About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.