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Gary Carson
Kalopsia on top after battle of the O'Briens
Kalopsia (nearest) beats Clear Skies
© Photo Healy Racing
Ana O'Brien produced 20/1 shot Kalopsia with a strong late surge to deny the better fancied JP McManus-owned runner Clear Skies in the concluding mile-and-a-half maiden at Tipperary this evening.
Clear Skies, trained by Aidan O'Brien, was sent off 7/4 favourite to defy a 557-day absence and travelled sweetly to lead a furlong-and-a-half from home.
The market leader came under pressure inside the final furlong, however, as Kalopsia, carrying the second colours of McManus and trained by Joseph O'Brien, finished to good effect.
The Flemensfirth mare was on top near the line to record a length success at odds of 20/1.
Aidan O'Brien filled in for his son afterwards and said:- "I'm delighted for Joseph and both horses ran really well.
"We're delighted with our filly as it was her first run in a long time and she just got there and got tired. You'd be delighted with the run and it's great to get another winner for Anna.
"Clear Skies doesn't have to go that far (1m4f) and dropping back in trip would suit her. She has plenty of class and it was nice to get her started. She's on the road now and we have her started."
(Quotes by Tom Weekes)