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Spinning Around leads home 1-2-3 for Donnacha

Donnacha O'Brien pictured with the jockeys of his first three homeDonnacha O'Brien pictured with the jockeys of his first three home
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The Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Nursery proved a real triumph for the Donnacha O’Brien yard with Spinning Around leading home a 1-2-3 for the trainer.

The daughter of Australia was soundly beaten last time in the Goffs Million but the switch to handicap company proved a successful move.

Gavin Ryan ’s mount picked up well in the centre of the track to challenge a furlong out, and just got the better of stablemate Sovereign Thought by a nose with You’ll Think Of Me just a neck away in third.

O'Brien who said, "They all ran very well which is great. That filly (Spinning Around) doesn't do a massive amount on the track, she only does what she has to.

"She seemed to handle the surface well and I think there is plenty in there. Gavin said she doesn't seem to do a whole lot when she gets to the front, so hopefully there are some more races in her."

Quotes by Michael Graham

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.