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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Easy Peasy for Kelly newcomer in Killarney

Thu 20th Jul 2023, 20:01

Easy Peasy and Adam Ryan win the James COllins Memorial Flat Race Easy Peasy and Adam Ryan win the James COllins Memorial Flat Race
© Photo Healy Racing

Easy Peasy made a very impressive racecourse debut when quickening clear inside the final furlong to win for David Harry Kelly in the James Collins Memorial INH Flat Race at Killarney.

A half-sister to multiple winners, both on the flat and over jumps, the four-year-old travelled easily into the race under Adam Ryan but looked set to be challenged by Can't Resist It at the furlong pole.

However, the latter had no more to give and weakened into fourth, while both Dancing Dame and Thegraveyardbookie emerged from the pack to stay on close home.

Despite their efforts, neither would get to the Mrs Bridget Hanbury owned winner who proved far too strong on the evening.

Harry Kelly said: “We were very hopeful coming here but you never know until you run. She’s a very smart filly and I’m very thankful to the Hanbury family.

“They have been good clients of mine and bred this filly as well.

“Adam said the plan was to hold on a bit longer but the race fell apart in front.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

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.