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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Familiar Dreams back to winning ways in Tramore finale

Thu 15th Aug 2024, 20:46

Familiar Dreams is ridden out by Aine O'ConnorFamiliar Dreams is ridden out by Aine O'Connor
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Having been overturned at short odds on her stable debut at Cork back in May, Familiar Dreams got back to winning ways on her second start for Gordon Elliott when taking the concluding Style Evening August 17th(Ladies) Maiden at Tramore.

Again well supported in the market, from 9/4 into 5/4f, the Qatar Racing owned mare justified that position with an ultimately comfortable victory under Aine O'Connor.

Chasing leader Happy Jacky on the opening circuit, O'Connor was content to drop back to 3rd early on the final lap as Make Sunshine briefly held second.

With Winter Fog making rapid headway from rear to take over with half-a-mile to run, O'Connor moved closer on Familiar Dreams, reclaiming second entering the straight before coming through to lead over a furlong out.

Staying on under hands and heels inside the last, the five-year-old had two-and-a-half-lengths to spare at the finish.

Aine O'Connor said: "I don't know if she disappointed at Cork really, it came at the end of a long season for her.

"She bounced back today and felt amazing, she felt as good as ever. She was only toying with them I suppose. I've never ridden in these silks before but I've had a winner for Gordon and that's my fourth of the campaign now."

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

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.