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Tawaazon bursts through late to gain ninth career win

Tawaazon and Keithen Kennedy. Tawaazon and Keithen Kennedy.
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The John Andrew Kinsella trained Tawaazon gained the ninth win of his career when flashing home late to win the TRM Kurasyn Handicap at Naas.

A Curragh winner off 90 in his prime for James McAuley, the seven-year-old was registering a first success since joining his current trainer.

A promising fourth back at the Curragh on his most recent start, the son of Invincible Spirit showed that he was still a force to be reckoned with in this lower grade.

Prominent throughout on the favoured stands side, the 7/1 chance kept on well under Keithen Kennedy to head Pinar Del Rio and Never Shout Never close home.

“He’s tumbled down the handicap. He’s a fair work horse,” said Kinsella.

“We ran him on Monday over seven at the Curragh and it was just that little bit too far for him without a bend.

“He toughed it out well there, he looked in trouble a furlong out but he wanted it today.

“That’s his first win for me, he’s down the handicap a long way since we got him so he’s entitled to get that.

“He’s got his head in front now so hopefully he can get it in front again.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson.

1st
7/1
Tote €9.10 €2.30
2nd
nk
18/1
€5.70
3rd
hd
6/1
€2.00
bf
2.75L
2/1Fav
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.