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Alan Magee
Take Me To Church records another polytrack win
Take Me To Church (Ronan Whelan) beating Sir Sagacious
© Photo Healy Racing
Take Me To Church continued on an upward curve when taking the Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Race in decisive fashion.
The Jack Davison-trained colt won a maiden over six furlongs here in November and followed up here over an extra furlong again under Ronan Whelan.
The 100/30 chance got on top side the final 150 yards to beat Sir Sagacious by three quarters of a length with 4/5 favourite Emerald Eclipse finding no extra in the closing stages a further length back in third.
Davison said, "He's a dogged little fella. I just said to Ronan to be positive with him and he will keep finding. When I saw him go off the bridle two and a-half out, I wasn't overly concerned because he's a fighter. He certainly showed that again today and is very willing.
"You'd say that a crack at a mile should be within his remit.
"I think Ronan is adamant that he will be a better horse on turf. We'll look forward to the turf with him."
Quotes by Michael Graham
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