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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

She does it Well in mares hurdle

Thu 29th Dec 2022, 13:40

Winning connections of ShewearsitwellWinning connections of Shewearsitwell
© Photo Healy Racing

The Willie Mullins-trained Shewearsitwell quickened up in fine style to claim the Beatthebank.ie Irish EBF Mares Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Queen Brook went to post a 8/13 shot in the Grade 3 contest but had to settled for second as Shewearsitwell swooped past early in the straight.

Paul Townend produced the 15/8 shot with a strong run and she soon settled matters, going on to record a four-and-a-half length win in the two-and-a-half mile contest.

It was a sixth career success for the Shirocco mare and a second at Grade 3 level.

“It was very good, she wasn't very brave over her hurdles so I was very happy the last hurdle was taken out twice,” said Mullins.

“I thought going down the back she wasn't going to race much but once Paul got after her she just kicked into gear. She improved and enjoyed herself then.

“Paul said they went a right good gallop and he was at his best just trying to keep her in touch with the race.

“She was losing a half length here and there at her hurdles which wasn't good for her but she eventually got it right and when it came to staying she outstayed the rest of them.”

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.