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Holding Pattern impresses for Harringtons

Holding Pattern wins easily for Kate HarringtonHolding Pattern wins easily for Kate Harrington
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Holding Pattern created a good impression when successful on debut for Jessica and Kate Harrington in the Go Racing At Thurles Racecourse Flat Race.

The daughter of Teofilo took a keen hold throughout but still had plenty in the locker when asked to strike the front over a furlong out.

The 8/1 (from 10/1) chance soon stretched clear and stayed on strongly to beat evens favourite The Granson by five and a half lengths. Peace Party was a further length back in third.

Jessica Harrington said, "Her owners had to be patient with her and they also bred her. She went to the Sales as a yearling and came back so it's been a long wait for them.

"She's out of a Kayf Tara mare so there's a good bit of staying there and she did it very nicely. She had run in a schooling race in the spring but we could never get her right. She was right today!

"It would be nice to go the black-type route but we'll take it step by step."

(TW & AM)

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.