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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Joy proves a tough cookie

Wed 19th Nov 2014, 15:42

Triplets Joy Triplets Joy
© Photo Healy Racing

The Paul Nolan-trained Triplets Joy had to dig deep to grind out victory in the 2m7f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse. Mallards In Flight looked in a commanding position as she travelled well in the lead entering the straight.

Triplets Joy stuck to her task well for Kevin Sexton, however, and stayed on to challenge at the final flight.

The 7/2 favourite stuck her neck out on the run-in, getting up in the closing stages for a length-and-a-half success.

The winner had run a fine race to finish third at Thurles earlier in the month on her return to action.

“She was closing all the way to the line at Thurles behind Mrs Mac Veale, and she won yesterday so the form was good,” said Nolan.

“She certainly handles the ground, and you can’t beat toughness! I’d like to stick to mares races, and she jumps a fence well. She’s owned by a neighbour of mine Dom Stafford.”

(Additional reporting by Alan Magee)

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.