Sky claims last for Oliver and Lee

The Andy Oliver-trained Grey Sky Blue defied top-weight in the concluding two-mile handicap at Dundalk this afternoon.

The grey travelled well into contention in the straight for Billy Lee and stuck on well in the closing stages when asked a question. Jan Van Eyck gave chase inside the final furlong but could only get within three-parts-of-a-length of the 8/1 winner.

Grey Sky Blue was recording his second career victory having also landed a mile-and-a-half handicap at Fairyhouse back in June.

“Her last couple of runs it was muddling ground. She's a nice moving filly,” said Oliver.

“Billy gave her a lovely ride. She'll be entered in the Ulster Cesarewitch (at Down Royal on Friday).”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)