Magnificent seven for Loingseoir in Curragh finale Trained locally on the Curragh by Michael Grassick, the veteran Loingseoir recorded a seventh career win when staying on best close home to take the concluding 1xbet.ie Safer Gambling Handicap. Held up in rear as per his usual racing style, the nine-year-old had more in front than behind him at the halfway stage. Switched to the far side over two furlongs out, Jack Cleary went fifth on the 28/1 outsider with less than 200 yards to run. Getting to the lead close home, Loingseoir just held the late thrust of Miss Nifty by a nose. “Jack gave him a great ride. I told him to take his time as I knew there would be a good pace with Verhoyen in it,” said Grassick. “It set up nicely for him and he just held on. “It’s 13 months since he won and the handicapper has been slow to drop him. The horse is getting older and getting slower so he has to come down. “I wasn’t really expecting it as I thought his last three runs were disappointing. He surprised me today but he likes it here so you never know. “I think there is a race on the last day here but I might just leave him off after this. He probably only has another year in him as he’s turning 10 next year. He’s been a great servant to the yard.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson.
