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Reflectionist doesn't look back

 Reflectionist and Joe Harnett Reflectionist and Joe Harnett
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Mark Fahey’s Reflectionist (50/1) sprang a surprise In the Racing, Sports & Games At Tote.ie Apprentice Handicap this evening at Ballinrobe.

The nine-year-old gelding was a maiden on the level before tonight, but surged clear of his rivals in ready fashion to score by seven and a half lengths, with in-form trainer Patrick Magee’s Wingit (15/2) back in second.

She was a further two and a quarter lengths clear of Masego (6/4) who was a rather disappointing favourite.

Joe Harnett said "I ride him in all his work and know what he's like. The cheekpieces seemed to help and this is a good trip for him.

"The plan was to be forward and make the running, but that didn't happen and I'd to go to Plan B and just sit mid-division.

"I moved up handier on the outer three out and when I asked him two out, he put the race to bed and hit the line good and strong."

Additional reporting by Mark Nunan

1st
50/1
Tote €51.00 €9.70
2nd
7.5L
15/2
€2.20
3rd
2.25L
6/4Fav
€1.10
4th
0.75L
16/1
About Dan McEvoy
Dan is currently studying A-Levels in St Colman?s College Newry and from a young age has always had a major interest in racing. He rides out in a racing yard before school and on the weekends. He has also worked as a reporter for P2P.ie since 2023 and has recently joined the Press Association. From Down, he plays for the local Gaelic football club.