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Fahey's filly shows some fancy footwork on debut

Nowshesdancing with winning connectionsNowshesdancing with winning connections
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Trained by Mark Fahey for the MMW Racing Syndicate, Nowshesdancing (18/1) came from last to first to make a winning debut in Dundalk's Irishinjuredjockeys.com Maiden over ten-and-a-half furlongs.

Asked to pick up early in the straight by Gavin Ryan, the daughter of Teofilo was checked two furlongs out and was switched right to race towards the stands' side.

The four-year old chestnut rattled home inside the final furlong to collar Tyraxes (13/8 favourite) in the final strides for a neck success.

Winning trainer Mark Fahey said "The race wasn't run to suit her at all because they went very steady and she had to come from behind. She got checked as well too, up the straight, and lost a bit of momentum.

"I'd say this one is pretty decent. I know it probably wasn't the strongest race, but all she could do was win and there is going to be loads of improvement in her.

"She could be for sale too and she is definitely going to go down the jumping route as well. Big, strong filly and she is one to look forward to."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham

1st
18/1
Tote €19.00 €5.80
2nd
nk
13/8Fav
€1.10
3rd
2.75L
200/1
€16.90
4th
nose
16/1
About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.