Kodi Brown (IRE) wins at the Curragh

Kodi Brown (IRE) defied an 11lb rise in the ratings to land the 1xBet.ie Supports The Curragh Handicap at the Curragh. Ridden by A J Slattery, the 10/1 chance raced up with the pace, led over two furlongs from home and held the 16/1 shot Dark Summit by a length and a half. Owned by Finbarr Walsh, the four-year-old was following up her win at Navan two weeks ago. Andy Slattery said: "She's an improver, it's a pity the season is ending so quickly for her now and I must see if there is anything for her on the last day. We thought she was nice last year but she was never travelling in her races. She was probably a bit backward. She's come forward and she likes bit of ease in the ground. Finbarr (Walsh) was looking to go over hurdles, but I'm wondering should we keep her for the Flat next year. She did her pelvis mid-summer and it's probably the best thing that ever happened to her as it gave her a bit of time and she has matured. Hopefully she keeps going. The yard is in great form. They are healthy, they are fit, and they are just better horses. She got herself handicapped last year because she was so backward and she just improved this year. They can show they are nice horses at home and don't bring it to the track. It's usually just immaturity and they need a bit of time."