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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Dha Leath records second win for Cromwell

Mon 6th Jun 2022, 16:51

Dha Leath and Gary Carroll win the Gowran Park HandicapDha Leath and Gary Carroll win the Gowran Park Handicap
© Photo Healy Racing

Dha Leath won for the second time since joining Gavin Cromwell when staying on late to claim the Ladies Day July 23rd Handicap at Gowran Park.

A winner at Navan for Garvan Donnelly last season, the filly is still part owned by the Dubliner. Having got off the mark for Cromwell at Limerick in April, she then ran with credit when fifth on her next start.

On this occasion, Gary Carroll had the four-year-old tucked away in mid-division before delivering a challenge at the furlong pole. A tough honest filly, she found plenty for pressure and kept on strongly to see off her rivals.

Gary Carroll said, “She tries very hard, she’s a tough filly. She ran a blinder the last day on ground that was probably too quick for her in Leopardstown.

“That slower ground today suits her. They went a good gallop and she really put her head down and galloped to the line.

“She could step up in trip to a mile and a half as well. Hopefully she keeps improving.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

1st
8/1
Tote €10.34 €3.08
2nd
1L
5/1JFav
€2.31
3rd
1L
10/1
€3.85
4th
1.75L
8/1
bf
nose
5/1JFav
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.