Ishebayorgrey approaches the line in Dundalk© Photo Healy Racing
Ishebayorgrey (10/3) swooped down the outside to grab the spoils for Pat Martin and Colin Keane in the six furlong handicap at Dundalk. Madame Nobel showed good speed until she was headed by No Fear with a furlong and a half left to race. However just as it looked like the 11/8 favourite would follow up on last month's course and distance victory he was strongly pressed by Ishebayorgrey inside the final furlong.
The latter soon got on top and had three parts of a length in hand of the fast-finishing Octavia (5/2) at the line.
"I thought we would have plenty of horses for the all-weather this year but it didn't work out like that," said Pat Martin.
"That's my first winner from our new yard. We moved a few weeks ago to Oliver Finnegan's yard in Dean Hill and the horses have done really well since the move.
"He's the biggest example of how they have thrived. There is a swimming pool there which is a big help. It's lovely set-up and I'm delighted where we are.
"The owner is a long standing patron of mine. He had a big day at the dentist yesterday so is a bit under the weather.
"This horse ran well on soft ground last week so I don't think ground is an issue. We'll look for six and seven furlong races. A mile might stretch him."
Additional reporting by Gary Carson
