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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

King Cuan absolutely regal in Cork

Wed 6th Sep 2023, 18:13

King Cuan stretches awayKing Cuan stretches away
© Photo Healy Racing

Strong-travelling King Cuan pulverised the opposition in the Irish EBF Auction Series Race in Cork.

The Tasleet colt progressed plenty from a beaten favourite in fourth on debut at at the Curragh.

The 1/2 favourite picked up the lead on the run to the final furlong and breezed right away in the final 150 yards to win by four and a-quarter lengths without being asked a serious question by Billy Lee. Pipsy showed ability in second on debut at 17/2.

Paddy Twomey said: "Going to the Curragh I thought he'd run a big race and things didn't happen right that day. I gave him time to mature and to fill his frame and he confirmed today what he did in May.

"I think he enjoyed it and he is a quick horse. We are lucky to have some nice two-year-olds and I'd rate him with them.

"There is a €100,000 race (Goffs Sportsman's Challenge) next weekend at Naas for him and his owners are mostly Naas-based."

Members of the winning Red Lily Racing Syndicate include Brian Purcell, a former judge on TV show The Irish Apprentice, and racecourse announcer Paul Quish.

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes

1st
1/2Fav
Tote €1.50 €1.10
2nd
4.25L
17/2
€3.00
3rd
7.5L
50/1
4th
nk
25/1
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.