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Han Solo gets up to edge a Thriller

Han Solo gets the measure of Legal ThrillerHan Solo gets the measure of Legal Thriller
© Photo Healy Racing

Han Solo wore down Legal Thriller close home to win the first split of the extended mile handicap in Cork.

The nicely backed 5/2 favourite hit his straps in the final furlong and always looked like he was getting there.

Legal Thriller (7/1) stuck at it on the far rail, though, and only gave best by a head in the final strides. Adapt To Dan came in two lengths away in third at 7/2.

The winner had finished runner-up three times in a row prior to this so certainly wasn't winning out of turn. He availed of McMonagle's 7lb claim for the first time and further cemented a partnership with Augustine Leahy which has been fruitful in recent times.

"I have no immediate plans for him but he jumps a hurdle well," Augustine Leahy said.

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

1st
5/2Fav
Tote €2.90 €1.10
2nd
hd
7/1
€2.70
3rd
2L
7/2
€2.00
4th
0.75L
10/1
About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.