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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Leader success a boost for Murphy

Thu 1st Aug 2024, 15:44

Grey Leader and Gary Carroll hold off Genuine Article Grey Leader and Gary Carroll hold off Genuine Article
© Photo Healy Racing

Grey Leader produced a game front-running performance to land the spoils in the Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap for Joe Murphy.

The grey bounced out in front in the mile contest but was joined at halfway by Lust

Gary Carroll asked the 10/1 shot to go on at the two furlong pole but he was joined again by Genuine Article passing the furlong pole.

There was soon nothing between the pair but Grey Leader found a bit more close home to secure a half length success over the 11/4 favourite.

"I'm delighted with that as it was a hard blow to take when losing a horse (Sionnach Eile) on Monday night,” said Murphy.

"This horse was unlucky at Leopardstown the last day and I thought the handicapper was a bit harsh but again I was proved wrong.

“We have him in again on Sunday over seven furlongs so we'll see how he comes out of this race and that's where he'll go next.

"He'll get his 7lb penalty and that should get him in."

He added:- "Gary is with us 17 years, we have a great relationship which is all about trust and while some days are good and some bad, you stick with it and he is a lovely person into the bargain."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)

1st
10/1
Tote €12.10 €2.60
2nd
0.5L
11/4Fav
€1.70
3rd
2.75L
16/1
€2.30
4th
1.25L
11/1
€2.90
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.