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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Ridayef takes Downpatrick opener

Tue 4th Sep 2012, 16:51

Ridayef (centre) begins the uphill climb ahead of Westhaven (right) and Kane River (left)Ridayef (centre) begins the uphill climb ahead of Westhaven (right) and Kane River (left)
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Ridayef appreciated the better underfoot conditions as he got off the mark over hurdles in the opening maiden hurdle at Downpatrick.

Robbie Power produced the gelding to lead after the last in the 2m2f contest and he stuck on well up the hill.

Michael Halford 's charge went on to record a two-length victory over 5/2 favourite Westhaven

The winner, fourth in a decent handicap hurdle at Naas last month, had been easy to back from 4/1 out to 5/1.

“It's the first time he's got his ground,” said stable representative Garrett Cotter afterwards.

“The owners have been patient with him and it's paid off today. He was due that and off that mark on the ground he might do another little job.”

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.