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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Kidder takes his chance at Wexford

Sat 2nd Sep 2017, 15:53

Cantkidakidder (blue & white) holds off the challengersCantkidakidder (blue & white) holds off the challengers
© Photo Healy Racing

Cantkidakidder made the most of his opportunity after getting in as first reserve in the All New Renault Koleos Handicap Hurdle at Wexford.

James O'Sullivan bounced out and made the running on the 7/1 shot in the two-and-a-half mile contest.

The Noel Dooly-trained gelding looked like being swamped going to the last hurdle but rallied gamely and got home by half a length from Select Opportunity

O'Sullivan is enjoying a good week having also partnered Runyon Rattler to success at Bellewstown on Thursday.

The winner had been available at 12/1 this morning was supported from 9/1 on course.

O'Sullivan said:- "I rode him twice before. I was second on him in Bellewstown and I rode him here the last time on soft ground and he absolutely hated it.

"I was told to jump out handy today so when there wasn't anyone going on I just decided to drive on and see what happens. In fairness to him he stuck down his head and galloped to the line."

(Quotes by Donal Murphy)

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.