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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

New York City shows smart turn of foot to win Committed Stakes

Sat 23rd Apr 2022, 15:49

New York City has improved at three. New York City has improved at three.
© Photo Healy Racing

New York City made it two from two at the track this season when running out an impressive winner of the listed Committed Stakes at Navan.

Wayne Lordan always had the Aidan O'Brien trained colt to the fore and from a long way out it looked a straight fight between himself and eventual second Straight Answer

The latter looked to be travelling well coming out of the dip but once Lordan asked his mount for a bit extra the response was instant.

To his credit, Straight Answer fought back bravely but the winner had taken too much of a lead and the gap was never going to be bridged.

Trainer Aidan O'Brien said; Aidan O'Brien said: "He must have been a little bit babyish or something, but he is a big powerful horse now.

"We thought he would do plenty last year but he took until this year to win. He was very impressive again today.

"Wayne (Lordan) said he is still a bit babyish when he got there. That's what you like, he went again (when the second came to him).

"The plan will be to go to the Commonwealth (Cup) with him. Looking at him you would hope he would get six (furlongs)."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham

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.