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A pair of Kings trump rivals at Listowel

Majestic KingMajestic King
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Listowel's GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap, over a mile, was won by Majestic King (7/2) who made virtually all from stall one to win readily under Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle-winning jockey Daniel King.

A winner at Gowran Park in May, the Moylare Stud-bred and ex-Godolphin-owned five-year-old readily went clear in the straight to account for Zaraahmando by three and three-quarter lengths.

The latter's rider, apprentice title race-leader Sam Coen, wasted little time before jumping into a light aircraft in the centre of the course for a flight to Fairyhouse where he has four rides.

Trainer Denis Hogan won the Gain The Advantage six-legged series following today's finale, receiving €5,000 worth of Gain Equine Nutrition products.

"I am lucky that I am light enough to ride at the bigger weights on the Flat and when Denis and the owners asked me to ride, I was looking forward to it," explained King.

"We had a nice draw, he broke well and it was simple enough from a long way out.

"When I asked him, he picked up well.

"We always liked him from when he got him and I rode him once in a maiden. He has been consistent and I'm delighted to ride a winner at this festival for the owners (Chomping At The Bit Syndicate), who are a good bunch of lads."

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

1st
7/2
Tote €4.50 €1.80
2nd
3.75L
11/4Fav
€1.40
3rd
0.5L
33/1
€10.20
4th
0.75L
20/1
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.