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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Vernet makes all under excellent Horgan ride

Fri 16th Jun 2023, 19:05

Vernet and Hugh Horgan far win the Aiden Burns Memorial Race from MonaasibVernet and Hugh Horgan far win the Aiden Burns Memorial Race from Monaasib
© Photo Healy Racing

Apprentice Hugh Horgan produced an excellent front running ride on outsider Vernet when making all to land the Aiden Burns Memorial Race at Fairyhouse.

Pre-race the main protagonists appeared to be Monaasib and Pretreville but as it turned out, neither could land a telling blow on the Joseph O'Brien trained 9/2 chance.

Smartly away from stalls, Horgan dictated the pace throughout, finding plenty when challenged by Monaasib inside the final furlong.

The winner drifted across the track close home but there was no contact with the eventual runner-up.

“She's a lovely filly. She got things her own way, travelled very well in front, picked up well off the bend and loved the battle in the straight,” said Horgan.

“She seemed to thrive under pressure and was always sticking her nose out to the line.”

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.