How'sthebai up and running for Lyons How'sthebai (12/1) struck at the third time of asking in the EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (Smullen Series) over a mile in Dundalk. The Bated Breath juvenile came home sixth over an extended seven-furlongs at Roscommon and over seven furlongs on his previous visit to the Polytrack. Gary Carroll raced him in touch and the pair made headway two furlongs down. From third at the furlong pole, they stayed on well to hit the front with over 100 yards to go. The victory was secured by three-parts of a length over Johnny Soda, 3/1 favourite. Mahi Mahi (10/1) was another length and three-parts back in third. Assistant trainer Shane Lyons said: "100 per cent (learning on the job and stayed well today), got the trip well. "The last day he ran he had all the signs that he wanted an extra furlong. "He was in a seven furlong 30 grand median auction next week, but went for this one and it has worked out well. "Delighted to finish on a good note with him, it was nice to get him done. I was just talking to Ger (Lyons) and we will have a nice slow build up to him next year. It has taken him all this time. "He's low to the ground, he loves that surface so he will like nice ground. "We'll treat him like a nice horse."
