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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Ottoman takes Downpatrick opener in Style

Fri 6th May 2022, 17:52

Ottoman Style with the Moyo's Boyos Syndicate Ottoman Style with the Moyo's Boyos Syndicate
© Photo Healy Racing

Ottoman Style got favourite backers off to a winning start at Downpatrick this afternoon when scoring for John McConnell and Thomas Reilly.

The Kayf Tara gelding had been fourth on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse last month and went to post 2/1 market leader this afternoon.

Reilly tracked the leaders on his mount before letting him dispute after the third last flight.

Ottoman Style edged ahead at the penultimate flight and found plenty when asked for an effort on the run-in to record a two-and-a-quarter length win over The Flier Begley

McConnell said: "A lovely big horse. He had a promising first run and had come on from it.

"He likes nice ground and obviously he will make a nice chaser, he jumps really well. Whatever he does over hurdles is a bonus because he will be a better chaser.

"We might see him in the UK for a novice hurdle shortly. That will probably be the plan."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)

About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.