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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Russell bags brace on Bing

Sat 22nd Mar 2014, 16:15

A big leap from Bonzo Bing at the lastA big leap from Bonzo Bing at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Davy Russell secured a double at Gowran Park this afternoon when Bonzo Bing claimed the novice hurdle on the card.

The race developed into a duel from before the final flight as Bonzo Bing hit the front and was soon tackled by 6/4 favourite Vicky De L'Oasis

Bill Harney's charge found more on the run-in as he held the market leader at bay to record a half-length success.

The Gold Well gelding, sent off a 4/1 shot, looks an improving sort and was following up a cosy victory at Clonmel last time.

“He's a proper horse and got a good education from Davy today,” said Harney afterwards.

“He's not in love with that ground but what horse would be. He's still a shell and a baby and we won't over-use him over hurdles – although then again we could get greedy!

“Chasing will be his job and he'll go over fences next season.”

Russell has also taken the second race of the day on Upstager

(Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes)

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.