Collective Power adds turf win to his all-weather gains

Mikey Sheehy steered Collective Power to his first turf success in the five furlong apprentice handicap at Down Royal.

The 3/1 favourite was delivered on the outer a quarter of a mile from home and progressed to dispute the lead inside the final furlong.

He moved ahead of the gambled-on Shabaaby (7/1 - 16/5) in the final 100 yards to win by three parts of a length. Showmolina (6/1) kept on well for third, beaten two lengths by the winner.

Trainer Eddie Lynam said: "He (Sheehy) did (ride him with confidence), he's a good rider. I told him he travels well, sit with him as long as you can and come with one run.

"His mum (Gathering Power) was good to me, she was a good mare and his father (Slade Power) was great! He's the first foal out of that family.

"We've had a lot of seconds and thirds and we haven't had a winner for about six weeks.

"We would like to try him at six (furlongs again), his father and mother both liked six. He's a strong traveller."

Collective Power has also won twice on the Polytrack in Dundalk.