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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Donnelly off the mark at Bellewstown

Thu 2nd Jul 2015, 18:30

Catwilldo stretches clear in front of the Bellewstown crowdCatwilldo stretches clear in front of the Bellewstown crowd
© Photo Healy Racing

Local handler Garvan Donnelly was delighted to get his first winner at Bellewstown when Catwilldo claimed the Inter Vintners Pub Challenge Race Night Handicap. Dylan Express cut out the running in the five furlong contest but couldn't hold Catwilldo inside the final furlong.

Gary Phillips' mount kept on well in the closing stages to post a two-length victory at odds of 4/1.

"It's great for the owners Simon Mulvany and Gerry Clarke. They've been good patrons of mine and Simon sponsors a race here on Saturday," said Donnelly.

"I'm local to here so it's great. I wouldn't even be 10 miles away. We've hit the crossbar here a few times so it's great to get my first winner at the track.

"She's in at Ayr on Monday and might go there. She's also in at Naas next Wednesday."

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.