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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Sassaway on the mark again at Tipperary

Thu 23rd Apr 2015, 18:13

Sassaway tries to get in on the winning photoSassaway tries to get in on the winning photo
© Photo Healy Racing

Sassaway proved another well-backed winner when landing the five-furlong handicap at Tipperary for Eamonn O'Connell.

The eight-year-old had traded as big as 9/2 this morning but was sent to post the 2/1 favourite. Little Sweetheart soon got to the front from her wide draw as the runners elected to come stand's side.

She was soon tracked by Sassaway, who hit the front over a furlong from home and kept on well for a length-and-a-quarter success. Hi Empress won the battle for the runner-up spot.

The winner had also landed this race in 2013 and was securing her fifth career success.

"The handicapper gave her a chance in fairness and she's a versatile mare, who has also won over seven furlongs," said O'Connell.

"She'll be busy all summer, likes good ground and she'll definitely be at the Curragh in June. I've no immediate plans but this will be her last year at it."

(Additional reporting 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.