Hanbags N Gladrags won the finale at Gowran Park. © Photo Healy Racing
Billy Lee judged the pace to perfection in bringing Hanbags N Gladrags from the back of the field to land Division ll of the Save 33% Buying Tickets Online Handicap at Gowran Park.
Lee had the Andrew Kinirons trained filly anchored in rear early on, remaining in that position until the race began in earnest.
The jockey, perhaps conscious that the pace up front was likely to collapse, bided his time before producing his mount with a telling challenge at the furlong pole.
Kinirons said:- “I'm delighted for Ciara and John who are great supporters of mine. They bred this filly so it's great for them. John hasn't been well so it will be a big lift for him.
“She was always a talented filly but she had a few niggles last year and fair play to them they persevered with her and she's paying them back now.
“She loves that ground, it's beautiful ground and probably the deader side of yielding which is ideal for her being by Fast Company.
“She's getting her act together now and I think she'll repay them well, she's a lovely genuine filly. I love Fast Companys, we've had a bit of luck with them, and she's very game.”
Additional reporting by Gary Carson.
