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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Sofia scores on first outing for Elliott

Fri 17th May 2019, 18:00

Arctic Sofia (nearest) leads over the last from Bridge NativeArctic Sofia (nearest) leads over the last from Bridge Native
© Photo Healy Racing

Arctic Sofia made a winning start for Gordon Elliott when claiming the two-mile handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan.

The Arctic Cosmos mare had finished runner-up twice last season and struck first time for her new handler.

Denis O'Regan gave the 5/1 shot a confident ride, producing her to challenge going to the last flight.

She stayed on best on the run-in to record a length-and-a-quarter success over Coral Blue

“She was grand, she jumped well and she was fresh,” said O'Regan.

“I had never rode her before but she had a bit of experience and it stood to her today.

“She won nicely and there should be plenty of fun to be had with her throughout the summer.”

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.