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Little Queenie makes all for eighth career win

Little Queenie and Adam Grant Little Queenie and Adam Grant
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Little Queenie gained her eighth career win and fifth at this venue when typically showing great pace throughout in the BAR 1 Betting Download New App Handicap at Dundalk.

The Paul Flynn-trained mare bounced out of the stalls and made all under Adam Grant, whose claim is now reduced to 7lb after partnering his third winner.

The 7/2 joint favourite was ridden over a furlong out and kept on well to hold off the challenge of Bishopton by half a length with Little Empire the same distance further back in third.

Flynn said, “It was just great that she won and the 10lb was a great help, and the draw.

"She's so game. Ciara (Flynn, daughter) does all the work with her at home, and they get on great. It worked out well.

"She's in next week over seven (furlongs) - she's unlikely to run.

"There's not much more unless we go to Newcastle. I wouldn't rule it (Newcastle, Good Friday) out now, but it is just so competitive over there. I think Newcastle would suit her because she would like a stiff six.

"We probably won't have much more time with her racing. They will possibly cover her next year."

When asked if he had thought of a stallion, he replied: "I know nothing about that, but you'd love to get Starman!"

Quotes by Michael Graham

1st
7/2JFav
Tote €4.80 €1.80
2nd
0.5L
5/1
€2.30
3rd
0.5L
6/1
€2.10
4th
0.75L
7/2JFav
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.