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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Weld doubles up with Khalaab

Mon 16th Apr 2018, 16:26

Khalaab and Declan McDonogh (inside) beat Sir ErecKhalaab and Declan McDonogh (inside) beat Sir Erec
© Photo Healy Racing

Dermot Weld recorded a quick double on the card at Leopardstown when newcomer Khalaab emerged on top after a terrific duel with Sir Erec in the nine furlong maiden. Gardens Of Babylon was sent to post the 9/10 favourite but came under pressure turning for home as his Ballydoyle stable-mate Sir Erec cut out the running.

He was joined by Khalaab over a furlong from home and there was nothing between the pair in the closing stages.

The Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned son of Blame just prevailed close home to record a short-head success. He was returned a 9/2 shot having been 8/1 this morning.

Weld said:- “He’s a fine big horse and, like the filly who won the first, was very immature last year. We took our time with both of them and patience is paying dividends.

“He’s a big progressive horse and we’ll see how he comes out of his race. I’ll have a word with Angus Gold and then we’ll decide his future.

“He showed a very good attitude and did everything well. He got a good strong ride from Declan.”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)

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.