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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Ever Rock proves tough from the front

Fri 27th May 2022, 20:28

Ever Rock is ridden out by Seamie HeffernanEver Rock is ridden out by Seamie Heffernan
© Photo Healy Racing

The James Lambe trained Ever Rock made virtually all to win the Book Tickets Online @fairyhouse.ie Handicap.

Twice successful last year, the six-year-old was third on her return to action at Sligo earlier this month and was sent off at 12/1 this evening.

Soon in front under Seamie Heffernan, the daughter of Society Rock was ridden and pressed from the two furlong pole.

She found plenty for pressure and kept up the gallop in the final furlong, coming home a length-and-a-quarter to the good. Cnodian (8/1) came through to take second under Nathan Crosse for Willie McCreery, while Inventor who was returned the 7/2 favourite, was another length-and-a-quarter back in third. Teddy Boy (11/2) ran his usual consistent race and completed the places a short-head away in fourth.

"We're very happy with her. She seemed to be in good order and it looks like she's improved a little bit from Sligo," said Lambe, who was leading up his winner.

STEWARDS REPORTS

W.J. Lee, rider of Inventor (GB) trained by Gillian Scott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right for a few strides.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Cnodian trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the straight.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

1st
12/1
Tote €15.51 €2.97
2nd
1.25L
8/1
€3.19
3rd
1.25L
7/2Fav
€1.87
4th
shd
11/2
€2.09
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.