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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Curvature goes two better in Listowel Listed feature

Tue 24th Sep 2024, 16:16

Curvature and Gary CarrollCurvature and Gary Carroll
© Photo Healy Racing

Third in the corresponding race last year, the Jessica Harrington trained Curvature went two places better 12 months on when easily winning the Listed Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes at Listowel.

Prominent under Gary Carroll from the outset, the 5/1 chance tracked Mundi in the initial stages of the race.

Moving closer turning for home, Carroll led on the Lope De Vega filly early in the straight, kicking clear from over two furlongs out.

At the finish, Curvature had two-and-a-quarter-lengths to spare over the running on Princess Child with favourite Fleur De Chine back in third.

Gary Carroll, who stepped in to take the ride in the absence of Colin Keane who was feeling unwell said: "I won on her last year and while she is a little bit tricky, gave me a lovely ride today. The rain came, which suited her, and she liked the track and finished third in this race last year.

"She can be keen and a little awkward but is getting better with age. The pace was nice, she quickened off the bend and got to the line well.

"I haven't ridden much for Mrs Harrington but the couple of spares I got have been lucky, so long may it last."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

1st
5/1
Tote €6.00 €1.30
2nd
2.25L
11/2
€1.90
3rd
1.25L
3/1Fav
€1.40
4th
1.75L
17/2
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.