Charlie Luciano (left) © Photo Healy Racing
Charlie Luciano (7/2) made all and just lasted home in the first division of the Dino Day On 10th July Handicap.
Colin Keane kicked clear on the four-time winning hurdler early in the straight but things got desperate in the final 100 yards as Elsa's Pride and Barrys Rock bore down on the leader who clung on to beat that pair by a head and the same.
The Bobby's Kitten gelding races in the Meath colours of F J Carragher and trainer Noel Meade said of the winning jockey: “He's just special, isn't he, cause he's a slow horse and he probably wants a bit further than that. The race cut up with the divide.
“In fairness the owners are very lucky fellas, they've been lucky colours. This fella won four for them last year and they had another mare who won three or four for them as well.
“He jumps fences alright so we might try that again. He's up (in the ratings) a bit over hurdles but he can go over hurdles as well.
“Jumping helps him a bit, it gives him a little more pace.
“He's entered next week but it might be a bit quick, he'll hardly go up much for that run.”
Quotes from Gary Carson
