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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Curragh Golan caps great week for Power

Sat 17th Sep 2016, 16:58

Curragh Golan takes the spoils under Paul TownendCurragh Golan takes the spoils under Paul Townend
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It has been a terrific Listowel Harvest Festival for trainer Garrett Power who saddled his third winner of the week as Curragh Golan thundered home in the three mile handicap chase.

Paul Towned rode a confident race on the 11-year-old gelding who raced in third throughout.

A great jump at the second last brought him right into contention and he then led narrowly at the last.

He was too strong for Katie Do on the run-in as he stayed on strongly to post a victory by three lengths.

The winner was well supported at the track from 11/4 to 2/1 favourite. Katie Do was a 5/1 chance.

Garrett Power said: "He's been so consistent all year and deserved that. I'm delighted for the boys, they have been so good to me. I appreciate all the work at home from the lads. It's been a great few days.

"He has been holding his form and there is a Grade C handicap for him at Gowran on October 1st for him next - it might be a step too far but we'll see."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.