Headleys mentor got the business done when it mattered last night winning the final of the Nora kelly retirement stakes in tralee
After badly missing his break in the semis he had to be on his best behaviour at trap rise to win this competitive affair,trap 4 bridge savings looked the one to beat but he didn't really put his best foot forward after a moderate start
Trap 3 spruce joy broke best along with reserve trap 5 loher madge and mentor was only third hitting the corner but i thought he was close enough if good enough and up the back he powered ahead to lead at the 3rd by a couple,from here on he controlled the race and ran out an easy enough winner by 2 lengths form spruce joy in 28.99
Headleys mentor is my first sweepstake winner as a private trainer and i have to say it was pretty sweet and the fact is was named after that tralee stalwart Nora Kelly made it a little extra special
Owner D.J O'Mahoney was thrilled with the win and by all accounts didn't sleep a wink last night waiting for the video to go online...lol
Its likely we will head for the tote gold cup in headquarters next with him in 2 weeks time,a big step up in class for sure but we will have a crack at it anyway and if i get a chance i may head up next weekend to give him a trial
After badly missing his break in the semis he had to be on his best behaviour at trap rise to win this competitive affair,trap 4 bridge savings looked the one to beat but he didn't really put his best foot forward after a moderate start
Trap 3 spruce joy broke best along with reserve trap 5 loher madge and mentor was only third hitting the corner but i thought he was close enough if good enough and up the back he powered ahead to lead at the 3rd by a couple,from here on he controlled the race and ran out an easy enough winner by 2 lengths form spruce joy in 28.99
Headleys mentor is my first sweepstake winner as a private trainer and i have to say it was pretty sweet and the fact is was named after that tralee stalwart Nora Kelly made it a little extra special
Owner D.J O'Mahoney was thrilled with the win and by all accounts didn't sleep a wink last night waiting for the video to go online...lol
Its likely we will head for the tote gold cup in headquarters next with him in 2 weeks time,a big step up in class for sure but we will have a crack at it anyway and if i get a chance i may head up next weekend to give him a trial
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