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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Lexington Dash strikes on second Irish start

Wed 6th Jul 2022, 19:43

Lexington Dash and Shane Foley win the La Bucca Restaurants Handicap Lexington Dash and Shane Foley win the La Bucca Restaurants Handicap
© Photo Healy Racing

Lexington Dash stepped up on his recent Curragh debut for John McConnell to take the La Bucca Restaurants Handicap at Fairyhouse.

A three-time winner for Richard Hannon, the five-year-old came forward from his mid division run at headquarters to win snugly under Shane Foley. Verhoyen adopted his customary front running tactics and still held every chance turning for home. However, the pack began to close over two furlongs out, with none travelling better than the eventual winner.

“I'm delighted. The lads threw a few quid together to try and buy a nice horse and they've got one,” said McConnell.

“He was still a colt when we bought him so we gelded him and it certainly hasn't done him any harm.

“He ran a lovely race first time out at the Curragh and he's come forward from that.

“He's going to be rated 100 after that so we have plenty of options, and we could maybe look at the seven furlong handicap on Champions Weekend.

“He could even end up in Dubai, who knows, there are loads of options for him. It's great to get a result for the lads as they threw up a good few quid.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
13/2
Tote €9.13 €3.08
2nd
1.25L
16/1
€5.61
3rd
hd
17/2
€3.08
4th
0.75L
6/1
bf
nk
11/4Fav
About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.