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Louiescall makes all to land Fegentri under Padgett

David Harry Kelly was amongst the winners David Harry Kelly was amongst the winners
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Teagan Padgett made all on the David Harry Kelly trained Louiescall to win the Tote Fegentri World Championship (Q.R.) Handicap at Leopardstown.

The whole complexion of the race changed upon exiting from stalls, as market leader Lady Kai dropped rider Josh Williamson to the ground.

Padgett seized the initiative immediately, forcing the pace and, building up a significant lead by the halfway stage.

Coming back to the field over half-a-mile from home, Louiescall asserted again when strongly pressed by Party Dress and The Truant early in the straight.

With the help of the riderless Lady Kai as a companion, Louiescall kept on close home to win by three-lengths.

It was a second career winner for Teagan Padgett, who had one previous Flat success in Britain.

David Harry Kelly said: “He was a bit free and keen last year and we were probably running him short of what he needed.

“He probably should have won in Galway last year and we were aiming there again this year but then decided to come here.

“It’s great to see him getting the trip.

“He’s in at Tipp tomorrow and if he’d pulled up after the line I’d say we’d be going there but we’ll see how he is overnight.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee.

1st
7/1
Tote €8.00 €2.40
2nd
3L
8/1
€2.70
3rd
1.75L
10/1
€3.10
4th
4.5L
8/1
bf
85/40Fav
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.