Vivienda scores second handicap success for Lyons and Keane

Vivienda (5/2jf) registered a second handicap success of the year today as the Juddmonte-owned filly landed Gowran's Golf At Gowran Park Handicap for jockey Colin Keane and trainer Ger Lyons.

Previously successful over today's seven furlongs distance at Fairyhouse in May, the Showcasing-filly today defeated the placed horses Four Blondes and Kailasa by two necks.

Shane Lyons, representing his brother, reported “she is after thriving since she won, she’s grown and really turned into a lovely filly. Colin is adamant that stepping up a furlong would suit her even better and she’ll go on quicker ground, albeit that’s beautiful ground out there.

“Hopefully that will help her get into a big handicap on Champions Weekend.

"Also a big shout out to Lucy who led her up, rides her out every day and keeps a smile on her face.”

Quotes from Alan Magee