Mr Lupton makes successful Curragh raid for Fahey

Successful in the event ten years ago North Yorkshire-based Richard Fahey struck in today’s Group Two Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh with Mr Lupton

County Louth native Fahey won this sprint in 2009 with Utmost Respect when it was a Group Three, and here he employed Jamie Spencer for the spin on Mr Lupton.

Spencer held the chestnut up in rear, and he switched left before halfway.

Pushed along and making headway on the stands' side over a furlong out, Mr Lupton was ridden to lead a hundred and fifty yards out.

Edging right and keeping on well, the Fahey runner accounted for Speak In Colours and Gordon Lord Byron by three parts of a length and a length and three parts.

Gordon Lord Byron ran another fantastic race after being tightened for space a furlong out.

“He likes to go to sleep early and then pick up from halfway. I actually got there soon enough on him as doesn't do much when he gets there but he toughed it out,” said Spencer.

“It was his first start of the year and he was very fresh. As the year goes on he gets better and more relaxed. Hopefully he's got a good season ahead of him.”

(GC & EM)