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Journey comes Home 1st in apprentice h'cap

Long Journey Home strides clear under Connor KingLong Journey Home strides clear under Connor King
© Photo Healy Racing

Long Journey Home recorded his third career win, and in the process ended a frustrating gap stretching back nearly two years, with a smooth success in the William Fry Apprentice Handicap at Leopardstown.

The seven-year-old gelding was produced full of running in the straight by Connor King, and quickly settled the issue when sent on just inside the final furlong.

The 7/1 chance stayed on well to beat 11/4 favourite Stronger Than Me by three and a quarter lengths, with Ruler Of France a further two and a half lengths adrift in third.

Winning trainer Danny O'Sullivan said, "Connor gave him a good ride. He's been dropped a few pounds and deserved it. He's been getting plenty of prize-money but just not getting his head in front.

"He might go next for the Cork Derby (worth 50,000 euro on June 14)."

1st
7/1
Tote €9.10 €2.10
2nd
3.25L
11/4Fav
€1.10
3rd
2.5L
10/1
€5.50
4th
2.25L
8/1
About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.