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Tom Weekes

Tom Weekes

Ballinrobe success for Paidi's Passion

Mon 22nd Aug 2022, 18:15

Winner Paidi's Passion (right) chases Queshi BridgeWinner Paidi's Passion (right) chases Queshi Bridge
© Photo Healy Racing

Paidi's Passion improved one placing on a recent 150/1 runner-up effort when winning Ballinrobe's Paddy Smyth Memorial (Mares) Maiden Hurdle today, for trainer David Christie and jockey Sam Ewing.

The daughter of Ocovango was pulled up in two point-to-points before filling second place at Roscommon on August 2, with third-placed Benny The Duke providing a timely form boost by winning today's opening race.

Jockey Ewing was hard at work on Paidi's Passion for much of the final half mile chasing leader Queshi Bridge but eventually edged ahead in the final strides for a half length win.

Ewing, who steered the Peter Fahey trained Peregrine Run to a 19th career win at Worcester five days ago, commented “I was always happy enough where I was even though I needed to get a bit of a run going to the second-last.

"It was a step up in trip for her again today and she showed that she can stay.

"I was well covered up amongst horses there and she jumped and travelled away well, so I'd say she'll have no problems when she goes into handicap company.”

Quotes from Mark Nunan

About Tom Weekes
A lifelong racing fan, Tom began writing point to point reports in 2002 and has reported for irishracing.com since 2003, when he joined Irish Racing Services - since taken over by the Press Association. Has ridden a point to point winner and won the 2018 Irish Field Naps Table.