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Champion jockey O'Brien closing in fast on the ton

Arthur's Kingdom (Donnacha O'Brien, right) chases down Zoheyr (Chris Hayes)Arthur's Kingdom (Donnacha O'Brien, right) chases down Zoheyr (Chris Hayes)
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Donnacha O’Brien moved on to the 99 winner mark for the campaign, 4 ahead of Colin Keane, when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Gowran on Arthur’s Kingdom (11/10 favourite).

From the front Zoheyr (first-time visor) was looking good when striking for home along the inner in the straight.

Second on his two previous starts, Arthur’s Kingdom showed a good attitude to catch Zoheyr in the closing stages for a length and a half success. Maker Of Kings was five and a half lengths back in third.

O’Brien’s father Aidan trains the successful Camelot colt.

“He did it well. He had a good run the last day so he was probably entitled to do that,” reported the winning jockey.

“He'll stay a good bit further next year. He stuck at it well and stayed out the trip well.”

(GC & EM)

1st
11/10Fav
Tote €1.70 €1.02
2nd
1.5L
12/1
€3.70
3rd
5.5L
3/1
€1.30
4th
4L
7/1