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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Soul gives Halford quick double

Fri 28th Sep 2012, 20:45

Russian Soul and Conor Hoban go away from the fieldRussian Soul and Conor Hoban go away from the field
© Photo Healy Racing

Michael Halford saddled a quick double at Dundalk this evening when Russian Soul claimed a competitive looking mile handicap.

Conor Hoban did the steering this time and produced his mount with a strong run on the outer to lead over a furlong from home.

The 5/1 shot was soon in control and kept on strongly in the closing stages to record a length-and-a-half success. Captain Joy finished well to claim the runner-up spot but couldn't peg back the cosy winner.

Russian Soul had been a staying on fourth in a good race at Leopardstown last time having won twice previously, including over course and distance.

"He did it well from his draw (widest in 14)," said Halford.

"He loves that surface. He's a big strong horse and is improving with racing. We'll keep him to that surface."

King Of Dudes was backed from 6/1 into 4/1 favourite but was never involved in ninth.

Halford had teamed up with Shane Foley in the previous race when Red Laser had scored.

(On course reporting by Alan Magee)

1st
5/1
Tote €6.80 €2.90
2nd
1.5L
7/1
€3.20
3rd
1.75L
20/1
€6.40
bf
nk
4/1Fav
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.