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Coleman lauds Keane after La Juliana lands Gowran finale

La Juliana (right)   La Juliana (right)
© Photo Healy Racing

Several held chances on the approach to the final furlong of the Sonix Entertainment Handicap but it was La Juliana (13/2) who stayed on best to score for Colin Keane

The daughter of U S Navy Flag did well to land the spoils from the outside stall and had three parts of a length to spare over Moutarde

Kevin Coleman trains the winner for Atomic Racing and said: “There was a lot of ground to make up and he never panicked. I’d say she loved it and got a bit of confidence. 

“Her two last runs were in Cork and I’d say the track was a bit quick for her. She seemed to like it today.

“She’s grand at that level and I knew she’d win one race like that. It’s a low level but they are all appreciated. She’s genuine. 

“It was a great ride and it’s always a help to have that man on board.”

Quotes from Alan Magee

1st
13/2
Tote €7.50 €2.00
2nd
0.75L
15/2
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3rd
0.5L
7/2Fav
€1.50
4th
0.5L
5/1
€1.50
About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.