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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Theodorico has to work to justify support

Sun 25th Oct 2015, 14:12

Kevin ManningKevin Manning
© Photo Healy Racing

Theodorico was a warm order in the Tote sponsored nursery at Leopardstown but had to work hard to get the job done.

Kevin Manning tracked the leaders on the even-money shot (9/4 in morning) but he was rowing along turning for home.

The Godolphin colt worked his way into the lead over a furlong out and stuck on well for a half-length verdict over Orangey Red in the seven-furlong contest.

"He may not have faced up to the cheek-pieces. They were no help to him," revealed trainer Jim Bolger afterwards.

"That's the minimum trip for him. I don't think the ground is a factor - he'll go on any ground.

"The next time we'll see him is a Derby trial hopefully."

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.