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Sharlanda overcomes lay-off for Bowe

Sharlanda (far side) and Touch Of Gold jump the lastSharlanda (far side) and Touch Of Gold jump the last
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Sharlanda defied top-weight with a gutsy performance in division one of the Whitfield Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Clinic Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park.

The former Colm Murphy-trained mare, reappearing after a ten-month break and having her first run for Colin Bowe, tracked the leaders throughout in this two-mile event.

J J Slevin’s mount and Touch Of Gold settled down to fight out a finish from before the last, and the pair were neck and neck on the run-in.

The seven-year-old daughter of Choisir proved just the stronger in the closing stages to prevail by a neck at odds of 8/1, while Broughtons Star finished a further four lengths back in third.

The ground drying out to be officially called good to firm after the second race caused quite a few non-runners during the day, and Delayed Eloquence and Global Racing were both withdrawn here.

Freedom Square was also an absentee after being injured in transit, while Aussie Guest (20/1) was taken out at the start on veterinary advice.

There were over 20 non-runners in total on the eight-race card not including reserves.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.