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Matt Smith has his horses in unstoppable form

The grey Snag It beats stablemate Blackcastle Storm (green cap) The grey Snag It beats stablemate Blackcastle Storm (green cap)
© Healy Racing Photos

There's just no stopping Kilmessan trainer Matt Smith and Snag It (7/1) was another winner for him in the 1m1f (50-80) handicap.

The grey son of Dream Ahead was formerly trained in Germany where he won twice as well as picking up a race in France. Here, he tracked the leaders, challenged in the straight and led inside the final furlong for a length and three quarters victory.

Smith had the second for good measure with front-running Blackcastle Storm just holding on to that position from Dare To Flare .

After three winners at last week's Galway festival, Smith has sent out another three this week.

Winning rider Declan McDonogh said: “Matthew was a bit worried about dropping back in trip from the last day but he was a winner in Germany. He goes on all types of ground and they will have a bit of fun with him.

“I was confident from the furlong pole and I'd say he'll get a bit further. He's off a nice mark and should be winning again.”

Quotes from Alan Magee

1st
7/1
Tote €11.11 €3.41
2nd
1.75L
6/1
€3.08
3rd
hd
7/1
€2.53
4th
hd
14/1
bf
0.75L
10/3Fav
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.