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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Jumping the key for Caheronaun

Thu 28th Feb 2013, 15:49

Caheronaun leads as Pigeon Creek crashes outCaheronaun leads as Pigeon Creek crashes out
© Photo Healy Racing

Jumping won the day for Caheronaun as she claimed the three-mile beginners chase at Thurles.

Dessie Hughes' charge took over at the head of affairs at the fourth fence when 2/1 favourite He's A Delight blundered and appeared to pull up injured.

The mare put on a terrific display of jumping at the head of affairs, under Bryan Cooper, but was strongly pressed going to the second last by The Bosses Cousin (9/4 2f) and 33/1 outsider Pigeon Creek

The Bosses Cousin got it wrong two out and crashed out leaving Pigeon Creek to press the long-time leader hard going to the final fence.

Caheronaun seemed to be winning that argument when that rival also exited and went on to record a 10-length success over 50/1 shot Leading The Life who was gifted second.

The winner, backed from 6/1 into 4/1, was making her third start over fences, having finished fourth twice including on her chase debut here in November.

“She showed potential in hurdles over a trip and three miles suited her today,” said Hughes.

“She also had a bit of luck on her side. The track didn't really suit her in Tramore last time.”

Hughes' yard is enjoying a purple patch and he was adding to a double at Fairyhouse yesterday.

(Additional reporting by Alan Magee)

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.