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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Cebuano gains overdue win

Mon 16th Jul 2012, 16:45

Cebuano leads Xsquared as they approach the finishCebuano leads Xsquared as they approach the finish
© Photo Healy Racing

Cebuano made the break through in the first division of the ten furlong handicap at Dundalk.

Michael Halford 's former bumper performer had been runner-up six times in his career before today, including when losing out by a nose here last Thursday.

Shane Foley produced his mount with a well-timed run to claim Xsquared inside the final furlong and record a length-and-a-quarter success.

The winner had attracted support on course, backed from 5/2 into 2/1 favourite.

"He's gutsy and on the run the other day he's entitled to win one of these," said Halford.

"He enjoys the surface and is a good strong horse so he's well up to carrying the weight.

"If ever a horse deserved to win a race it's him. He's a little bit ground dependant and could be a lad for up here during the winter."

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.