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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Dabiyr justifies market confidence

Wed 15th Aug 2018, 20:49

Dabiyr and Declan McDonogh lead home First Response (noseband) and Colin KeaneDabiyr and Declan McDonogh lead home First Response (noseband) and Colin Keane
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Dabiyr justified market confidence in the last at Gowran, the Irish EBF Supporting Irish Champions Weekend Maiden.

A good second on debut at the Galway Festival, the Dermot Weld trained son of Redoute's Choice was available at 5/2 in early shows for this extended mile and one contest.

That offer didn't last long however, as he opened on-course at evens, before going off the clear favourite at 9/10 under Declan McDonogh.

Settled in a close second, he was ridden to the front at the furlong pole, and kept on well from there to beat First Response (7/2) by a length.

Colin Keane was aboard the runner-up for Ger Lyons, while Prepare For Battle (7/1) was another length and three parts back in third.

"It was workmanlike performance. He battled well and got a good ride from Declan," said Weld.

"He ran a good race in Galway and the experience he gained there definitely helped him today.

"He'll probably appreciate a little bit more ease in the ground. We'll see how he comes out of the race and then make a decision."

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

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.