Coach really rolling now

Six to four favourite Coach Bombay made it back to back wins when victorious in division two of the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Handicap.

Now five times a winner, Fran Berry always had Coach Bombay in the pace-setting role, and after taking over approaching the straight he asserted from over a furlong out.

Coach Bombay crossed the line with a length and three parts in hand over Jessamine

"The way he's been working he's like a different horse - his pace and everything. We haven't killed him with runs and he has really come to life," said winning trainer Adrian Joyce.

"He's a versatile horse and it's great for his owner Sean (Dalton). He's been a great owner for me and the two horses I've had for him have both won.

"He needs a few weeks between runs so we'll be in no panic to run him back quickly. Once he comes out of the race well we'll make a plan."

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