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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Lass too strong for hotpot Emery

Thu 21st Sep 2017, 14:45

Elzaa and Adam Short fall at the last as Foxy Lass (green) beats Azua Emery Elzaa and Adam Short fall at the last as Foxy Lass (green) beats Azua Emery
© Photo Healy Racing

The Denis Hogan-trained Foxy Lass got on top in the closing stages to upset hotpot Azua Emery in the opener at Ballinrobe this afternoon.

Gigginstown's French import was sent off 1/2 favourite on her first outing for Gordon Elliott and appeared set to strike turning for home.

Having duelled with 14/1 shot Foxy Lass for the lead throughout she went a length up early in the straight but then started to wander a bit under pressure.

Foxy Lass, making her third start over hurdles, stuck to her task well and got to the front close home for a half length success under her trainer/jockey.

"She improved no end from Listowel but I hadn't got a chance to gallop her since, I knew she was sharper but I didn't think she'd find that much improvement," said Hogan.

"She had the experience and they have to be jumped - she's game too.

"The syndicate are from all over the country.

"They didn't have a massive budget and they went to Ascot sales. Colm Sharkey recommended this one out of Willie Haggas'.

"She only cost three and a half grand. I was willing to pay five for her on the day.

"I couldn't be happier for them. They're a nice bunch of lads. They're fierce sporting - even when she wasn't winning they were happy."

(Quotes by Eamonn Murphy)

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.