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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

War springs 66/1 shock for Comer

Fri 19th Jan 2024, 17:35

Gains Of War and Nathan Crosse (left) win from Folly Beach, Alex The Great and HammersmithGains Of War and Nathan Crosse (left) win from Folly Beach, Alex The Great and Hammersmith
© Photo Healy Racing

Luke Comer's Gains Of War stuck his head out in the closing stages to spring a 66/1 shock in the two-mile handicap at Dundalk.

There were five almost in a line passing the furlong pole as front-runner Kashi was joined.

It was the lightly-raced five-year-old Gains Of War who stayed on best to the line to record a half-length success over 2/1 favourite Folly Beach

The winner had finished mid-division over course and distance in late November and was making his sixth career outing.

Winning rider Nathan Crosse said: "I did (have plenty under me when it turned into a battle). He doesn't overly kill himself and I thought he did well there today.

"I got him up on the front end and he keeps galloping. He was good and game to the line.

"He had a little bit of a wind issue, but I think they got that sorted.

"I think he has a future as a handicapper - as you can see he is a big, big raw horse and is still learning on the job. There is a little bit more to come from him."

On his own start to the year, he added: "I am absolutely delighted. Great support from the Comer team and a great start overall."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)

1st
66/1
Tote €93.40 €23.10
2nd
0.5L
2/1Fav
€1.30
3rd
shd
50/1
€6.90
4th
nk
16/1