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What a Cork-King 14,725/1 four-timer!

Connor King celebrates a Cork four-timerConnor King celebrates a Cork four-timer
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He could be the new King of Cork - certainly as far as punters are concerned - as teenage rising sensation Connor King sealed a four-timer there on Tom McCourt's Horsewithnoname (10/1).

"I would have had multiple winners a good few times in pony racing. It's unbelievable and brilliant. You don't expect this," a jubilant Connor King said upon dismounting after Divison 2 of the mile and a half handicap.

Horsewithnoname brought up a double for Tom McCourt as King was also on board his Kiss The Stars .

"Horsewithnoname has always shown ability. Connor must have made the difference. He rides with serious confidence," Tom McCourt said.

"That horse has had a lot of different owners and one pulled out last week. I thought he ran well in Wexford last week and our patience has been rewarded."

Horsewithnoname started to mount his challenge beyond a furlong out. He swept into the lead, but then Hangar Five (7/1) and Danny Grant threw down their challenge in the last 100 yards.

It was nip and tuck all the way to the line, but Horsewithnoname edged it by a short head. Timjoe at 20/1 came home third with Danequest (16/1) fourth.

Horsewithnoname landed some nice bets having been 20/1 this morning.

Connor King turns 17 on August 19. His Cork four-timer paid 14,725/1.

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes

1st
10/1
Tote €14.60 €2.60
2nd
shd
7/1
€1.90
3rd
1.5L
20/1
€10.20
4th
1L
16/1
€4.60
bf
nk
4/1JFav
bf
nose
4/1JFav
About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.