Getaway Henry and Donagh Meyler © Photo Healy Racing
Getaway Henry sprang a 33/1 shock when running out a game winner of the second division of the Tote Handicap Hurdle at Wexford, giving Charleville trainer Danny O'Leary his first victory under rules.
The Getaway gelding was produced to take a narrow lead turning for home by Donagh Meyler and had to find plenty in the closing stages. The Striker Dylan threw down a strong challenge on the inner from the last but Getaway Henry stuck to his task well to prevail by half a length.
It was a big improvement in form from the winner who had pulled up on his reappearance at Listowel early last month.
O'Leary said: "That's my first winner and I only have one horse. I have the licence about five or six years, and we were due a winner.
“My father and uncle always had race horses at home, we are farmers though and this is kind of a hobby. We are based in Tullylease on the Cork, Limerick border near Kanturk.
"He had been working well at home and we were hopeful today. The ground in Listowel the last day was too soft for him. He is family owned and my sister Christina bred him."
(Quotes by Donal Murphy)
