Linger For Longer records back-to-back wins for local trainer Leahy

She’s improving. He was able to get a lead from the two in front which probably made the difference as in the past we were letting her off a bit. Six or seven is her trip and maybe a bit easier ground. I had notions of taking her out this morning, but the ground just changed in time.

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It was her first time over the trip and on a dry surface. She’s like a lot of them she’s been handicapped on soft ground, and we were hoping the dryer ground would work in her favour. She was racing lazy early and got a bit detached. I said to Neve to try and get her home over the trip and don’t go after her until you get over the top of the hill. In fairness, she got her going in time and she came home nicely. She hit the line strong. She’s home bred by the brother Mick and he’s away with all the family in Salou, so I dare say there will be some strong stuff drank over there tonight!. Her dam won over hurdles and you would think up in trip won’t be a problem. She’s still green and a bit raw.

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