Toscanini lands the odds

After the eclipse of the hot-pot Lieutenant General in the first, Toscanini redressed the balance to some degree when holding on for victory in the three runner Boston Access Supporting Console Race at Naas.

Outsider Dandyleekie gave his two rivals a nice tow into the race from the front in this six furlong affair, and Toscanini and Letters Of Note travelled well to the business end.

Pat Smullen delivered his bid last on Letters Of Note and she gave plenty despite flicking her tail inside the final furlong.

'Dusty' Foley always looked reasonably content that he'd hold on aboard 4/11 shot Toscanini, which he duly did by a neck.

They left the aforementioned Dandyleekie (headed a furlong out) all of six lengths back in last.

"It's nice to win a race again and that will get his confidence back. Six or seven furlongs suits him," said winning trainer Michael Halford.

"He ran a terrific race at Royal Ascot and things just unfolded a bit quick for him. He's a high class horse, and we'll see him at his best in big fields." (AM & EM)