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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Freedom takes to fences well

Thu 15th Sep 2016, 16:47

Bay Of Freedom (far side) jumps ahead of KilkishenBay Of Freedom (far side) jumps ahead of Kilkishen
© Photo Healy Racing

Bay Of Freedom ran out a game winner in a dramatic contest for the Kevin McManus Beginners Chase at Listowel.

Kevin Sexton had Peter Fahey's charge prominent throughout in the 2m6f event and he hit the front two from home.

He had the advantage going to the last as long-time leader Kilkishen tried to rally and Woodford Island also challenged.

The former crashed out at the last and it was left to Bay Of Freedom to repel the challenge of 2/1 favourite Woodford Island on the run-in for a length-and-a-quarter success.

There had also been drama at the fifth last with both Undressed and Kerrieonvic falling.

The 8/1 winner was making his debut over fences having won a maiden hurdle and a bumper.

"He's probably not the most consistent but I'm delighted for the owner Paul Leech and his wife Kim who travel over from Boston every time he runs,” said Fahey.

“Paul is from England and rang me up a few years ago out of the blue to buy a horse - they enjoy it and it's great to get another winner for them.

"He seemed to come alive when we schooled him over fences recently and we'll tip away from here and see what mark he gets."

(Quotes by Thomas Weekes)

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.