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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Shahzeena justifies support in Cork opener

Sat 4th Apr 2015, 14:44

Shahzeena and Pat Smullen (left) win from Natural Woman Shahzeena and Pat Smullen (left) win from Natural Woman
© Photo Healy Racing

Shahzeena justified good support in the opening fillies maiden at Cork when running out a stylish winner under Pat Smullen.

The Dermot Weld trained filly was backed from 6/4 this morning and returned a 4/6 shot on course.

The daughter of Rock Of Gibraltar, in the colours of the Aga Khan, tracked the leaders throughout in the mile contest. Peremptory made a sweeping move round the field to lead at halfway but was collared with over a furlong to run by the hotpot.

She stayed on strongly in the closing stages to post a two-and-three-quarter length verdict as Natural Woman came through for the runner-up spot.

"She's a nice filly and worked very well before coming here and did what I thought she'd do," said Weld.

"I hope she progresses to get black-type and that will be her next plan. She has a Guineas entry but will run in a Classic Trial before then."

"Cork is a lovely track and a great place to bring horses."

(Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes)

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.