Shelton impressed in winning her maiden under Billy Lee © Photo Healy Racing
Shelton stepped up considerably on her racecourse debut over course and distance last month, to run out an impressive winner of the Loder Irish EBF Fillies Race at the Curragh.
Well supported when mid-division here in July, the Mehmas filly looked much sharper on this occasion, breaking smartly to track the leaders in third under Billy Lee.
Always travelling sweetly under the jockeys championship leader, the Paddy Twomey trained winner showed a nice turn of foot when asked to go and win her race over a furlong out.
Long-time leader, Basil Martini stuck on gamely to hold second from the fast finishing Sweetest Rose
Favourite, Unless who had finished ahead of Shelton last month, was slightly disappointing back in fifth place.
Paddy Twomey said; “I think she’s a nice filly and she learned from her debut. I was hoping she’d run a nice race coming here and delighted the way she won.
“I haven’t thought past today but she has an entry in the Debutante and the Moyglare. I think seven is no problem and we’ll talk to Billy and regroup. He said she should be well capable of stepping up in class.
“The trainer would love to take baby steps but he might not be allowed!”
Additional reporting by Alan Magee
