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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Brigade swoops to land third hurdles win

Sun 23rd Jan 2022, 14:33

Light Brigade and Jack Foley (right) win from Francois Light Brigade and Jack Foley (right) win from Francois
© Photo Healy Racing

Light Brigade came with a well-timed swoop to land the spoils in the Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle at Thurles.

The Charles Byrnes-trained gelding was making his first start since finishing mid-division in a very competitive Grade A contest at Fairyhouse in late November.

Jack Foley produced the 9/2 shot to lead going to the final flight in today's race, run over just shy of two miles, and he kept on well on the run-in to post a length-and-a-half win over Francois

"The better ground probably helped and he gave him a chance today as we were probably riding him a bit close. He came with the one run and gave him a beautiful ride - he won't be claiming 5lb for too long more,” said Byrnes.

"There could still be another handicap in him although he still has a long way to go to be as good as his siblings (five winners, including Grade 1 winner Colreevy).

"Patricia (McCarthy), the winning owner, is my sister."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)

About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.