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Molloy's Littlefoot is 'all heart and guts'

Littlefoot and Donagh Meyler (black and red cap)Littlefoot and Donagh Meyler (black and red cap)
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Littlefoot (11/1) made it two wins from three starts over fences when taking Kilbeggan's  Shanette Superior Space Handicap Chase over two and a-half miles.

A winner on chase debut at Downpatrick in March, the Kalanisi gelding worked his way into contention on the long run between the final two fences and collared Milan Forth on the run-in to post a half-length success in the colours of the Littlefoot Partnership. 

Winning trainer Mark Molloy said “I’m delighted with the little man, he’s all heart and guts. He was flat to the mat but his jumping kept him in it.

“He’s a small little horse but he wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s owned by a group of friends based in America and over here and he’s been great fun for everyone.

“He’s always liked a bit of nicer ground. We’ll think about stepping him up in trip, somewhere along the way. Hopefully we’ll find another spot for him.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.