Mutaabeq continues on the up way out west

The defection of Tremendous Leap (declared in error) from the Ladies Day Tomorrow At Sligo Races Race saw just three go to post but we still had a worhwhile contest. It went along expected lines with Mutaabeq (1/3) prevailing.

Victorious on his sole previous start to date, at Ballinrobe on July 23rd, Mutaabeq again made hay in the west for Dermot Weld and Declan McDonogh. Meagher's Flag (5/2) couldn't live with his change of gear in the final furlong and half a length split them at the line.

They left Land Of Grace (66/1) forty six lengths in arrears.

Meagher's Flag is rated 85 so this was a fair effort on the part of Mutaabeq to successfully concede six pounds.

McDonogh intimated as much afterwards - "It was a messy race but my horse did well up against a horse with experience. It's only his second run and is a horse we like.

"I thought he won a shade snug, just hands and I gave him one flick to win. Hopefully he can progress."

(AM & EM)