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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Seddon makes all under Swan to win Killarney nightcap

Fri 23rd Aug 2024, 20:35

Cheltenham winner Seddon made all at KillarneyCheltenham winner Seddon made all at Killarney
© Photo Healy Racing

Former Cheltenham festival winner Seddon made every yard of the running under Harry Swan to land the concluding Tote, Never Beaten By SP (Q.R.) Race at Killarney.

Having won over hurdles at the Punchestown festival following his Cheltenham success, the John McConnell trained gelding failed to add to those victories in subsequent starts.

Lightly raced of late, the 11-year-old showed that there was still plenty of ability there when setting a decent pace before finding plenty for pressure when challenged over two furlongs out.

Owned by Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate, the 4/1 chance held the late run of Brogue by a somewhat comfortable three-quarters-of-a-length.

Harry Swan said: "He feels very very good, feels more like a six-year-old than 11 and is in great nick. John has him in very good order and even cantering to the start I knew he was in good nick.

"He ran in this last year but travelled better in it this year and even a horse coming up beside me helped as he quickened on again. He is a competitive horse and there is definitely plenty more left in the locker."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

1st
4/1
Tote €5.40 €1.70
2nd
0.75L
2/1
€1.20
3rd
10L
4/5Fav
4th
16L
100/1
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.