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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Fools Glory rewards her backers at 33/1

Tue 18th Oct 2022, 15:35

Andrew Slattery and Fools Glory a winning combinationAndrew Slattery and Fools Glory a winning combination
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Fools Glory was another prominent racer to oblige in Gowran Park as she popped up at 33/1 under Andrew Slattery.

She ran second before halfway in this 47-70 handicap over the extended mile just behind Lucky Queen and closed approaching the home bend.

Lucky Queen attempted to slip away a furlong and a half down, however, Fools Glory picked her up inside the final furlong and went on by a length at the line.

The runner-up, Lucky Queen, was backed in to 6/1 and was three parts of a length clear of Instrumental (8/1). Purple Gown gave her each-way backers a return in fourth at 22/1.

Owner/trainer Paul McEnery said: "She's done well since she won in Roscommon. She's a filly that has grown into herself.

“She was maybe disappointing in Killarney but she did it well today. She seems to like that ground.

“We were wondering if she needed blinkers because she's looking at stuff but Andrew said no.

“The last twice she hasn't jumped well but today she got out and I'd say she likes a bit of space.

“We'll see what is there for her, there isn't a whole lot and the season ends very quickly.”

Fools Glory was previously victorious on soft to heavy ground at Roscommon in May.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
33/1
Tote €50.20 €4.80
2nd
1L
6/1
€1.70
3rd
0.75L
8/1
€2.80
4th
2.25L
22/1
€2.60
bf
1.75L
3/1Fav
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.