Secret Path is driven clear by Gary Halpin© Photo Healy Racing
Secret Path adopted her usual front-running tactics to great effect when successful in division one of the Dundalk Stadium — Light Up Your Night Handicap.
The Pat Martin-trained three-year-old filly went close at Naas back in the summer but was recording his first win in this seven-furlong event.
Gary Halpin ’s mount responded well under pressure inside the final furlong, with the 8/1 chance staying on strongly to score by three lengths. Chillie Billie took the runner-up spot, with 9/2 favourite Oor Jock just a head away in third.
Martin said, “She threatened to do that for a while and was a bit unlucky to get caught at Naas earlier in the year.
“I think seven probably stretches her but it’s hard to find races that suit her. There is a six here on the 16th so she might come back for that.
“It’s job done. She has a good page and her half-brother (by Dark Angel) made €120,000 as a foal last month.
"She’s a half-brother to Exogenesis who won the Tyros Stakes. The owner (Dominick Glennane) will be thrilled - he’s down in Cork for the weekend.”
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