Dahlia defies top weight

Seven pounds claimer Shane Gray helped Blue Dahlia overcome top weight to win the www.tote.com Handicap at The Curragh today, winning for his boss Tommy Stack.

The daughter of Shamardal made all but was all out in the closing stages to hold off the late challenge of Just For Mary

Afterwards Stack’s son Fozzy said “Blue Dahlia is a tough, honest filly and she tries every day.

“She travels better on that ground and will come back here for the Waterford Testimonial Race next.”

Thomas Weekes