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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Seduction proves Queen as Harrington records Gowran double

Tue 17th Oct 2023, 17:44

Queen Of Seduction wins under Keithen Kennedy to complete a Gowran double for trainer Jessica Harrington. Queen Of Seduction wins under Keithen Kennedy to complete a Gowran double for trainer Jessica Harrington.
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Queen Of Seduction kept on best inside the last two furlongs to take the concluding Racing Again November 11th Handicap at Gowran Park.

In doing so, the four-year-old was giving her trainer Jessica Harrington a quick double, having also landed the previous contest.

Young apprentice Keithen Kennedy was riding the second winner of his career, having opened his account on Glamorously at Navan earlier this month.

Leading over two furlongs out, the 16/1 chance powered clear on the heavy ground to win by seven lengths.

Kate Harrington said:- “That was great, she did it very nicely. It's great for young Keithen as well.

“She was good when winning in Roscommon during the year and she relished those conditions out there.

“He's given her a beautiful ride, he's jumped in behind the leaders and he's done nothing wrong. He's great value for his 10lb.

“He has ridden out for us for the last three summers. He was meant to get the apprentice course and it kept getting pushed out all summer, it was driving me mad but he eventually got it in August.

“He's a real good kid and has a lovely pair of hands on him, I'm delighted for him.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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.