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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Third time lucky for Kolachi in Curragh maiden

Sun 5th Nov 2023, 12:32

Kolachi and Wayne Hassett win the Castle Star Standing At Capital Stud Irish EBF MaidenKolachi and Wayne Hassett win the Castle Star Standing At Capital Stud Irish EBF Maiden
© Photo Healy Racing

Kolachi made the most of his previous experience when getting off the mark at the third time of asking in the opening Castle Star Standing At Capital Stud Irish EBF Maiden at the Curragh.

Having shown promise when a staying on fifth on his racecourse debut at Tipperary in September, the Joseph O'Brien trained juvenile raced too keenly when third at Gowran Park last month.

Settling much better under apprentice rider Wayne Hassett here, the Invincible Spirit colt tracked the pace in fifth place in the early stages before moving closer two furlongs out.

Produced to challenge leader Chantilly over a furlong from home, the O'Brien colt soon settled the issue, powering clear to win by three-and-three-quarter lengths at 7-2.

Favourite Autumn Winter 6-4) kept on well for second, with Chantilly fading into third place.

Winning jockey Wayne Hassett said: “I got a lovely lead the whole way and he’s quickened up well.

“He ran well in Gowran the last day and that’s only his third run. I’d say he could get further in the future as well.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

1st
7/2
Tote €5.10 €1.40
2nd
3.75L
6/4Fav
€1.10
3rd
3.75L
5/2
€1.40
4th
2.5L
16/1
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.