Tormey savours first victory on Are You In Or Out Are You In Or Out gave Sadhbh Tormey a day she will never forget as she rode her first racecourse winner on the filly in the La Bucca Restaurants Handicap at Fairyhouse. The prominent racer took over from Jackandthefox outside the final furlong and was in no mood to relent once she got to the front. The 13/2 chance was notably strong in the closing stages as she quickened away in good style to post a three-and-a-half-length success. The places were occupied by Jackandthefox (6/1), American In Paris (18/1) and Goldmoyne (17/2) in second, third and fourth respectively. This was Are You In Or Out's second career success following on from Leopardstown three runs back. The winning rider said: “I couldn’t believe it, it was unbelievable. I didn’t know how long I was going to hold on, I thought they were going to catch me. When I crossed the line, I was so happy. “I’ve had a few rides so far. I’m doing my Leaving Cert at the moment and had one exam today. I just got here on time. “I’m apprenticed to Tom McCourt. I started off riding out for Paul (Stafford) and he got me into Tom’s. Tom has been very good to me this season and I’m very grateful for all my opportunities. “I started with Paul four of five years ago, riding breakers and stuff, and then I signed on with him at the start of last year. He pushed me on to Tom to get more rides and get going. “I’m delighted to get my first winner for Paul, it means so much. “Hopefully after today I’ll get a few more rides.” Trainer Stafford added: “She’s a good, confident little kid. She has plenty of experience with ponies, show jumping and hunting. She’s a good kid to ride. “Cork was on today and the usual jockeys were there and Sadhbh had ridden her before in the Curragh, when we actually gave her her first ride. We said we’d take a chance and roll the dice. “She had won first time out this year, so it’s a bonus now she’s won two. “Two furlongs down I was thinking ‘god you are sitting a bit quiet’. I thought she should have been getting after her a bit, but obviously she felt she had plenty of horse. She won snug in the end. “Hopefully we’ll get another one in the grade, but I don’t think we’ll get another bite at the cherry now. It’s all down to the handicapper. “It’s the kid’s first winner and I’m delighted because she started with me. She’s doing her Leaving Cert at the moment and had an exam today. “She’s a good kid, she’s dedicated and works hard.” The jockey is a niece of former jump jockey Glenn Tormey. Additional reporting by Gary Carson
