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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Moyglare next up for classy Trethias

Fri 31st Aug 2018, 17:18

Trethias is ridden out by Colm O'Donoghue to beat Pink DogwoodTrethias is ridden out by Colm O'Donoghue to beat Pink Dogwood
© Photo Healy Racing

Trethias comfortably got the better of market rival Pink Dogwood in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden.

The Jessica Harrington trained victor was a big eye-catcher on debut at Gowran earlier this month, finishing a never nearer fourth after losing a considerable amount of ground when slow away from the stalls.

Sent off a 5/2 chance this evening, the daughter of Invincible Spirit broke much better and raced in mid-division under Colm O'Donoghue in the colours of Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited.

She took closer order on the outer with over two furlongs left to race, and led a furlong and a half from home, keeping on strongly from there to score by two and three parts of a length.

The 11/10 favourite (from 6/4) Pink Dogwood finished second under Donnacha O'Brien for his father Aidan, while newcomer Singer (16/1) was an eye-catching third, another length and a quarter back.

Kate Harrington, daughter of the winning trainer, said: "We've always thought a lot of her and gave her all the time she needed. She's in the Moyglare and that's where she will go now.

"She had a lovely run the first day, and we let the race bring her along as she's a little bit hot - a typical Invincible Spirit.

"Paddy Hayes led her up and he deserves a special mention as she's a tricky filly and he’s done an amazing job on her. She wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him, and he's had a lot of patience with her."

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

1st
5/2
Tote €2.80 €1.20
2nd
2.75L
11/10Fav
€1.20
3rd
1.25L
16/1
€2.70
4th
0.5L
10/1
About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.