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Michael Dods and Sean Kirrane celebrate a double victory, with Count Palatine's win succeeding Taylormade Lad's initial triumph

In the 1m3f and 7f handicaps, Michael Dods and Sean Kirrane achieved swift victories with Taylormade Lad and Count Palatine respectively, adding to their wins.

Michael Dods and Sean Kirrane celebrate a double win, first with Taylormade Lad and then with Count...
Michael Dods and Sean Kirrane celebrate a double win, first with Taylormade Lad and then with Count Palatine.

Michael Dods and Sean Kirrane celebrate a double victory, with Count Palatine's win succeeding Taylormade Lad's initial triumph

Horses Shine in Successful Day of Racing

In a thrilling day of racing, two horses, Taylormade Lad and Count Palatine, secured victories under the guidance of trainer Michael Dods. The races, handicaps and a fillies' novice, took place on turf, with distances of 1m3f, 7f, and 6f.

Taylormade Lad, making its seventh attempt, finally tasted success. Ridden by Sean Kirrane, the horse repelled the odds-on shot in game fashion from the front, securing its first success at the track. This victory marked a new chapter for Taylormade Lad, which is open to more improvement over staying trips on turf, according to Kirrane. He also suggested that the horse might improve with ease in the ground and possibly headgear to keep its mind on the job.

Meanwhile, Count Palatine, with a form figure of 221 after its victory, demonstrated its preference for quick ground. The horse, also trained by Dods, beat the 8-11 favorite Gwen John by a neck, although details about its victory were not provided in full.

A newcomer, March Ahead, also made its mark, winning its first race at the third attempt. The horse, trained by Kevin Ryan and ridden by Shane Gray for the first time, triumphed in the 6f fillies' novice race, showing great determination to beat the competition.

Michael Dods and Sean Kirrane enjoyed a successful day, winning two races each. Dods' other victory came with Count Palatine in the 7f handicap, while Kirrane also guided the horse to victory in the 1m3f handicap.

While the exact location of the races was not specified, it was clear that the day offered exciting racing action and promising prospects for the future.

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