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Dubaya springs shock on debut
Another nice two-year-old for Oliver
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Dubaya sprang a 25/1 shock in the juvenile fillies maiden at Navan when scoring in the third colours of Lady O'Reilly.
Andrew Oliver 's newcomer overcame greeness to get on top in the closing stages for a length success. Harmonic Note and Kerisa duelled for the lead in the mile contest but the pair were claimed just inside the final furlong by Morga
Her lead was short lived, however, as Dubaya, who had appeared under pressure in fifth two furlongs out, found her feet and got into top gear.
"She was plenty green and took a while to get going," said winning rider Gary Carroll afterwards.
"She picked up smartly though and I'd say she could develop into a nice filly next year.
"She travelled nicely but when they quickened up early in the straight she was just a little bit green.
"Andy doesn't work them too hard at home so when one of his wins first time out they are probably decent." Moth was sent off the 6/4 favourite (from 9/4 this morning) but failed to pick up and could only finish fifth.
The winning owner was also represented by the Kevin Prendergast-trained Monaco Mist (12th) and the Eddie Lynam-trained Rock The Empire (13th).
The winner was a healthy 25/1 shot with the bookmakers but paid a massive €100.10 on the Tote.
(On course reporting by Alan Magee)