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Pending makes good impression on debut

Value Pending Value Pending
© Healy Racing Photos

Value Pending looked a nice prospect when quickening up smartly to make a winning start on her official debut at Dundalk this evening.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly had finished third in a barrier trial at Leopardstown last month but went to post a 12/1.

Joey Sheridan held his mount up from her wide draw in 14 and delivered her to lead passing the furlong pole.

The daughter of Harry Angel soon settled matters, going on to post a length-and-a-half win over 50/1 shot Thumama Glory .

“Obviously being drawn widest of all, her life wasn't made easy for her,” said Sheridan.

“She was very professional at home but to do it first time out around here, after being drawn out there, was a good effort.

“She went through the race with plenty of class. I think there is plenty of improvement too.

“The experience from the barrier trial was probably a big asset to her but she was still very professional. I liked her.”

1st
12/1
Tote €19.00 €3.80
2nd
1.5L
50/1
€10.60
3rd
nk
11/1
€3.00
4th
0.75L
11/1
bf
0.5L
85/40Fav
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.