Palavicini Run and Ana O'Brien beat Strategic Heights and Kevin Manning© Photo Healy Racing
In a colour change, silks she'll wear in race two on Family Crest Ana O'Brien brought home one of the Johnny Levins sextet in front as Palavicini Run emerged triumphant after the opening sprint at Dundalk, the Fast Shipping Ireland Ltd. Handicap.
Favourite Strategic Heights looked like he might prevail when getting there with every chance inside the final two furlongs. However he couldn't fend off Palavicini Run who prevailed by a length and a quarter.
"She's fooled me with the trip. Although she ran very well over six last time Donagh was of the opinion that she should drop back to five," said Levins.
"I'm delighted for Ana to ride a winner for me as she has been a big help since I started and she rides plenty for me.
"Ana said she's very quick and they went a fair gallop there. Maybe we'll have a look at something on the turf with a bit of juice in the ground.
"It's nice to get another win out of her as she is a nice filly. She's learning how to gallop at speed now so maybe she could develop into a nice sprinter."
The Stewards fined J.F. Levins, €350 for failing to lodge a passport in respect of winning horse Palavicini Run, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(vi). Written assurance was given by or on behalf of the Trainer that the Passport would be forwarded to Horse Racing Ireland within the next 3 working days for verification with the markings and microchip number taken by the Turf Club Veterinary Officer.
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