The dour stayer Golan Go returned to his best in division one of the Owenduff Handicap at Wexford, when running out a cosy two length winner for jockey Gary Carroll and trainer Paul Magnier.

The son of Golan was well supported being backed from 6/1 into 4/1 second favourite on the track. Beliar (16/1) who finished second, led entering the straight, but was overtaken inside the last furlong as the winner stayed on.

The well backed Akinspirit was squeezed for room under a furlong out when struggling and finished third.

The winning trainer said afterwards, “I hope the handicapper goes easy on him and he might go to Ballinrobe now on Monday week.”

Donal Murphy