O'Brien doubles up in the bumper with Silk And Sand Joseph O’Brien followed up a double at Dundalk yesterday evening with yet another brace this afternoon as Silk And Sand took the Toboradora INH Flat Race at Thurles. This bumper success was hot on the heels of the victory of Los Alamos in the previous 2m6f maiden hurdle. The Beat Hollow filly confirmed the promise of her debut third at Fairyhouse last month, and was patiently ridden here by Derek O’Connor. The 11/4 chance was produced with a confident challenge on the outer in the straight, and was just pushed out inside the final furlong for a cosy length and a half verdict over the odds-on Final List. O'Connor said, "She improved a show since Fairyhouse and she is after winning quite readily. She was a little green in the straight and it turned into a dash. "She could keep improving now and could be a nice mare going forward. She is from a good family and she can add to the family and keep up the tradition." (TW & AM)
