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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Kanes gives McCreery first Galway winner

Mon 30th Jul 2012, 18:33

Kanes Pass scores under Ronan WhelanKanes Pass scores under Ronan Whelan
© Photo Healy Racing

Willie McCreery sent out his first winner at the festival when Kanes Pass ran out a convincing winner of the seven-furlong handicap at Galway.

In-form apprentice Ronan Whelan had his mount prominent throughout and kicked for home a furlong out.

The 14/1 shot (paid €28.50 Tote) pulled clear in the closing stages to record a three-and-a-quarter length success over Sharp And Smart

The winner had been competing mainly at sprint distances and was well held on her last start over six furlongs at Naas on heavy ground.

“The draw is all important here,” said McCreery afterwards.

“I told him to jump and reel her back for cover to give her a chance and he did exactly that.

“Pat Cosgrove has been a great supporter of mine and I'm delighted for him as he bred her himself. He's only back from France an hour ago or he would have been here.

“That's my first winner here. I've not had many runners and haven't had much luck around here.”

1st
14/1
Tote €25.80 €6.40
2nd
3.25L
8/1
€2.90
3rd
1.25L
6/1
€2.10
bf
hd
7/2Fav
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.