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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

George gets off the mark

Mon 16th Jul 2012, 13:45

George Vancouver takes opener in styleGeorge Vancouver takes opener in style
© Photo Healy Racing

Better ground looked the key as George Vancouver got off the mark at the third time of asking in the opener at Dundalk.

The Henrythenavigator colt had been turned over at short-prices on his first two starts, both in testing conditions.

But the support for him today proved justified (5/1 in morning into 11/8f) as he took the six furlong contest in style.

Joseph O'Brien had his mount prominent throughout and he kicked on at the furlong pole.

The Ballydoyle colt kept on strongly in the closing stages to post a cosy three-and-a-quarter length success over Lottie Dod

"The ground was shocking at the Curragh and he couldn't pick up in it," said Joseph O'Brien.

"He really quickened up today and sprinted all the way to the line. He wants good ground as Henrythenavigator wanted it quick. He's a stallion going places.

"He's always shown plenty of speed from day one. He's only won a maiden there but I'd imagine he'll step up to listed or group class now."

1st
11/8Fav
Tote €3.00 €1.02
2nd
3.25L
9/2
€2.20
3rd
nk
25/1
€11.80
4th
1L
10/1
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.