Take Me To Church continued on an upward curve when taking the Floodlit Fridays At Dundalk Race in decisive fashion.

The Jack Davison-trained colt won a maiden over six furlongs here in November and followed up here over an extra furlong again under Ronan Whelan.

The 100/30 chance got on top side the final 150 yards to beat Sir Sagacious by three quarters of a length with 4/5 favourite Emerald Eclipse finding no extra in the closing stages a further length back in third.

Davison said, "He's a dogged little fella. I just said to Ronan to be positive with him and he will keep finding. When I saw him go off the bridle two and a-half out, I wasn't overly concerned because he's a fighter. He certainly showed that again today and is very willing.

"You'd say that a crack at a mile should be within his remit.

"I think Ronan is adamant that he will be a better horse on turf. We'll look forward to the turf with him."

Quotes by Michael Graham