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Listed double for Keane as Moody wins Noblesse Stakes

Moody and Colin Keane Moody and Colin Keane
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Colin Keane registered a double on the card, taking both Listed races, as Moody kept on best to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Noblesse Stakes at Cork.

Making her debut for trainer Paddy Twomey, the former French maiden winner was sent off 6/1 in the colours of Mel Sutcliffe.

Held up in mid division as Joey Sheridan led the way on Snapretend Keane came through to challenge two-furlongs from home.

Keeping on strongly inside the final furlong, Moody led over 50 yards out, landing a comfortable half-length victory.

Paddy Twomey, who was also recording a double on the day, said: "She is a nice filly, it is great for connections and this is the first horse I've had for him.

"She had two runs in France, looked to have a positive profile and the operation she came from sell them when they are three-year-olds and it has been a lucky source for us.

"Today was the plan and we like these races at Cork, so I'd like to win as many of the Munster Oaks and Give Thanks Stakes as I can."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.