Two on the day for Team Slattery as Kodi Brown wins again The father and son team of Andy and Andrew Slattery shared a second winner on the day as the 10/1 chance Kodi Brown landed the 1xBet.ie Supports The Curragh Handicap. Owned by Finbarr Walsh, the four-year-old defied an 11lb hike in the ratings for her win at Navan two weeks ago in convincing fashion. Racing up with the pace, she led over two furlongs from home and stuck at it well to hold the Paul Flynn-trained 16/1 shot Dark Summit by a length and a half, the same winning margin as Nation Blaze enjoyed in the first race for the Slatterys. “She’s an improver, it’s a pity the season is ending so quickly for her now and I must see if there is anything for her on the last day,” said Slattery senior. “We thought she was nice last year but she was never travelling in her races. She was probably a bit backward. “She’s come forward and she likes bit of ease in the ground. Finbarr (Walsh) was looking to go over hurdles, but I’m wondering should we keep her for the Flat next year. “She did her pelvis mid-summer and it’s probably the best thing that ever happened to her as it gave her a bit of time and she has matured. Hopefully she keeps going. “The yard is in great form. They are healthy, they are fit, and they are just better horses. “She got herself handicapped last year because she was so backward and she just improved this year. “They can show they are nice horses at home and don’t bring it to the track. It’s usually just immaturity and they need a bit of time.”
