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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Surpass keeps unbeaten record intact with second Tipperary win

Wed 3rd Jul 2024, 18:57

Surpass and Ryan Moore Surpass and Ryan Moore
© Photo Healy Racing

The Aidan O'Brien trained Surpass retained his unbeaten record when easily proving too strong for a trio of opponents in the Glenvale Stud Race at Tipperary.

In doing so, the Ryan Moore partnered juvenile was also making it two-from-two at that track, having made a winning debut at Tipperary in May.

Moore sat second on the Saxon Warrior colt, as Luke McAteer made the running on the once-raced Runninsonofagun

As the latter came under pressure early in the straight, Surpass moved up to take the lead over a furlong out. Quickly stretching clear of that rival, he only had to be pushed out hands and heels to see off newcomer Dakota Blue by three lengths.

Ryan Moore said: “He’s a nice horse and has had two nice runs here. He’s impressed me both times and hopefully he has a nice future. He’s very comfortable on that ground.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

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.