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Dundalk in November suits Shamiyan

The scene with over a circuit to go The scene with over a circuit to go
© Photo Healy Racing

Shamiyan added to a course and distance win 12 months ago when landing division one of the Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers Available Online Apprentice Handicap.

The Michael Halford-trained gelding was patiently-ridden by Mikey Sheehy who elected to mount his challenge on the outer in the straight.

The 15/2 chance made relentless progress under a strong drive and got on top in the final 100 yards to beat Macaban City by three-quarters-of-a-length with the front-running Lariat the same distance back in third.

The well-backed 7/4 favourite Duleek Street came under pressure early in the straight eventually finishing a further two-and-three-quarter lengths away in fourth.

Sheehy said, “I think that's the way to ride him, ride him cold. He loves passing horses, it builds up his confidence, and a big lad like him when he gets rolling he really gets going.

“The last day I told Mr Halford to put a line through it as I rode him too confidently, I was stuck three wide and had a bad trip around.

“Today we just dropped him in from the draw and thankfully it worked out.”

1st
15/2
Tote €8.50 €3.60
2nd
0.75L
11/1
€5.30
3rd
0.75L
16/1
€7.00
4th
2.75L
7/4Fav
About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.