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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Orchid another success for Roper

Mon 6th May 2013, 17:41

Michael Halford & Shane FoleyMichael Halford & Shane Foley
© Photo Healy Racing

Slipper Orchid came with a strong run up the rail to claim the Newbridge Credit Union Handicap at the Curragh.

Shane Foley tracked the leaders on the filly before delivering a challenged over a furlong out.

The 10/1 shot stayed on best inside the final furlong to post a length-and-a-quarter victory over Core Element

It was a second success of the season for the Verglas filly, who had also scored at Dundalk in March, while owner Carol Roper is also enjoying a fine run with Ondeafears having also scored at Gowran just over a week ago.

“She's as genuine as they come,” said trainer Michael Halford afterwards.

“Herself and Ondeafears are out of half-sisters. Carol (Roper) bred them all and has great patience with them.

“She's tough and genuine and it's lovely to win one at the Curragh with her. That seems to be her trip. Seven is a good trip.”

The attendance at the Curragh today was 5259, which was up 700 on last year's meeting.

1st
10/1
Tote €22.20 €6.00
2nd
1.25L
13/2
€1.90
3rd
1.25L
9/2JFav
€1.20
4th
nk
12/1
bf
nose
9/2JFav
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.