Drop in trip does the trick for Annie

The Clark Recruitment Nursery went to 13/2 chance Tullypole Annie who, having been given a chance early on by Gavin Ryan, kept on best when getting a clear run towards the far rail.

The Dragon Pulse filly, a bit unruly when being loaded at the 6f start just across the road from where she is trained, scored by a length and a half from Mass Gathering (12/1), with Viv Vance (50/1) in third.

The 7/2 favourite Barretstown who finished in front of the winner the previous time over a furlong further at Down Royal, kept on late for fifth having been outpaced early on.

The Kangley Syndicate-owned winner had been fifth in her two previous starts in nurseries over a mile and seven furlongs respectively.

Winning trainer Johnny Feane said: “She ran well the last day in Down Royal and Wayne (Lordan) said to drop her back to six. The handicapper gave her a chance after the last day and Gavin (Ryan)’s claim helped as well.

“I’m very happy with that and we’ll find another nursery for her.”

Additional reporting by Alan Magee