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Idomything comes good on second start for Tom Cleary

Idomything and Rory Cleary Idomything and Rory Cleary
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Unplaced on all previous 10 starts, Idomything stepped up on a mildly encouraging stable debut for Tom Cleary when securing a first career win in Division l of the SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap at Bellewstown.

Fourth at Roscommon last time, the 20/1 chance was held up towards rear here in the early stages. Pushed along in mid division early in the straight, jockey Rory Cleary switched his mount to the inside over two furlongs out.

Moving third at the furlong pole, Idomything was ridden to head You Make Me Smile 100 yards out, keeping on well to win by one-and-a-quarter lengths.

Tom Cleary said: "The race in Roscommon we were delighted with her. We only got her after she ran over hurdles in Ballinrobe, I got her that evening on the way home.

"We didn't have a whole lot to do with her, Rory is in Cormac's (Farrell, former trainer) and he had a lot done with her.

"She ran very well for me in Roscommon and I was delighted, so really fancied her coming here today because she was going very well at home. She settled at home and the same here. She was gamey, she's in good form.

"I have her in for next week in Thurles and we'll see how she is. We won't rush her back either because she gives it all.

"The grandson there, James, it is good for him as he took the day off school. He does everything with her at home, so I'm delighted for him. Won in my wife's colours, unfortunately she couldn't be here today as she had to work - somebody has to bring in a few bob!"

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

1st
20/1
Tote €21.70 €5.20
2nd
1.25L
18/1
€5.20
3rd
2.75L
10/3Cfav
€1.60
4th
nk
12/1
bf
1.25L
10/3Cfav
bf
3.75L
10/3Cfav
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.