Everything goes wrong but Fact still wins

The Willie McCreery-trained Fact Or Folklore swooped inside the final furlong to land a big pot in the Guinness Handicap at Listowel today.

Shamar looked to have his rivals in trouble in the mile-and-a-half feature event when travelling well to lead turning from home.

He was mowed down inside the final furlong, however, as well-backed 7/2 favourite Fact Or Folklore (6/1 in morning) found her stride.

Billy Lee 's mount was well on top in the closing stages to record a two-and-a-half length success. Pyromaniac found himself the meat in the sandwich inside the final furlong when staying on in third.

The winner was defying a 7lb rise for her win at Roscommon late last month.

"Everything worked out wrong. She didn't jump and she didn't travel but she really picked up in the straight. It's a nice pot to win," said McCreery.

"Her sister Laviniad progressed as a four-year-old, and if she can do similar that would be great. She may go for black type, although it depends on what the handicapper does."

(Quotes by Alan Magee)