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Adnocon Makes It Back-To-Back Eye Liners

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It took twelve months but a trip back to Ipswich was all that Adnocon to get back into the winners stall as he collected his second $175,000 Listed City Of Ipswich Eye Liner Stakes (1350m) at Ipswich on Saturday.

Adnocon<br>Photo by Racing and Sports
Adnocon
Photo by Racing and Sports

The Gerald Ryan-trained sprinter came into last year's event on the back of two impressive wins but this time he was first-up; the result, however, was the same.

Ridden by Damian Browne, Adnocon jumped well from barrier twelve of fourteen but the wide draw forced Browne to sit three wide on the gelding throughout the first half of the race.

Luckily for supporters, Drenalin (Stewart), who sat in the one-one position, came out to edge closer at the 600m and this gave Browne and Adnocon the perfect trail into the race.

As the field rounded the turn Drenalin took up the lead and Adnocon seemed to be struggling, but clearly the five-year-old has plenty of heart as he kept digging in, inching closer to Drenalin with every stride.

Gundy Son (Hammersley) made a late charge but Adnocon had enough in reserve to hold off the challenge and overhaul the leader to score.

At the line the margin was a half neck to Gundy Son with the same margin to Drenalin in third place. The overall time was 1.20.24 with the last 600m run in 36.18.

“I've had a few weeks off so I needed that,” Browne said referring to his recent suspension.

“I thought he was a real good ride leading up but when the alleys come out I thought he would need a little bit of luck, but all credit to Gerald and his team, they had him spot on today.

“The horse gave me a great feel going to the start, he travelled lovely throughout though he was three wide, I was able to get a little bit of cover about the 600m when Drenalin popped out. That gave him the breather that he needed so he could kick.”

Adnocon is by Clang out of the Danehill (USA) mare Gwen. He is owned by popular racecaller David Fowler in partnership with H J Flynn, K D Conlan & Just Fun Racing Syndicate (Mgr: D C Halpin) and has a race record of eight wins and 12 minors from 38 starts.


Thoroughbred News

Ipswich

Saturday, 18th June 2011

6
15:10
(local)

City Of Ipswich Eye Liner Stks (LR)

WT: 53.0kg Type: QLTY
AUD $176,500
1350m TURF DEAD
6
15:10
(local)
AUD $176,500
1350m DEAD

City Of Ipswich Eye Liner Stks (LR)

WT: 53.0kg Type: QLTY
FP Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam
Jockey
Trainer
SP
WT
1st 5. ADNOCON (AUS) 5yo G
CLANG (AUS) - GWENN (AUS)
DAMIAN BROWNE
GERALD RYAN
$10
56.5kg
H J Flynn, K D Conlan, D J Fowler & Just Fun Racing Synd (Mgr: D C Halpin)
2nd 4. GUNDY SON (AUS) 5yo G
FALVELON (AUS) - DANTIBES' TREASURE (AUS)
PAUL HAMMERSLEY
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
$4.5
57kg
M W Hayes, Mrs J H Hayes, G K Cook, Mrs K A Cook, G L Cherry, Ms C Cook, G W Gilbert, Mrs J M Gilbert, M W Woods & Mrs L C Woods
3rd 3. DRENALIN (AUS) 5yo G
MONASHEE MOUNTAIN (USA) - GEE EYE JANE (AUS)
BRAD STEWART
JAMES LYONS
$8.5
57.5kg
J & S Lyons, S Dowling & M Stapleton
4th 10. TIERQUALO (AUS) 4yo G
SEQUALO (AUS) - TIERCETTE (AUS)
MATTHEW PALMER
KELLY DOUGHTY
$9
53.5kg
5th 6. DALZAR (AUS) 6yo G
XAAR (GB) - MAHARANI (AUS)
RYAN WIGGINS
DOUG DURYEA
$15
54kg
6th 11. BALAVAN (AUS) 5yo G
BEL ESPRIT (AUS) - DANURE (AUS)
MICHAEL WALKER
TONY VASIL
$9
53kg
7th 15. IN A BIND (AUS) 5yo G
IMMOVABLE OPTION (IRE) - MAKE A DATE (NZ)
JASON TAYLOR
LAURIE RICHARDSON
$16
53kg
8th 7. ANYWAYS (AUS) 8yo G
ARCHWAY (IRE) - WAY WITH WORDS (AUS)
CHRIS MUNCE
KELSO WOOD
$17
53.5kg
9th 9. MORE THAN GREAT (AUS) 4yo H
MORE THAN READY (USA) - GREAT TEMPTATION (AUS)
JASON HOLDER
BRETT DODSON
$41
53.5kg
10th 12. HOW MUCH MY LOVE (NZ) 5yo G
SPARTACUS (IRE) - PRICE TO PAY (NZ)
SCOTT GALLOWAY
DANNY WILLIAMS
$17
53kg
11th 13. SAVE A BUCK (AUS) 6yo G
SECRET SAVINGS (USA) - ROYAL DEED (USA)
SCOTT SEAMER
TREVOR HARDY
$17
53kg
12th 2. MR UNFORGETTABLE (AUS) 6yo G
RUBITON (AUS) - LA MARAMA (AUS)
LARRY CASSIDY
KEVIN MOSES
$9
58kg
13th 1. CARRARA (AUS) 4yo H
ELVSTROEM (AUS) - CRYSTAL SPRITE (AUS)
JIM BYRNE
TONY VASIL
$11
58kg

Sales Information

14th 14. DEALERS (AUS) 7yo G
VISCOUNT (AUS) - MANY HANDS (AUS)
TIMOTHY BELL
MS S GRILLS
$101
53kg

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