Smart proves Pretty tough

Pretty Smart was well supported in the Gain The Advantage Handicap at Fairyhouse and produced a game front-running performance to get the job done.

Dylan Browne McMonagle was soon in front on the Pat Martin-trained filly in the six-furlong contest and she battled down the straight. Secret Road tried hard to peg back his rival but came up half a length short at the line.

The winner had been backed from 14/1 this morning and eventually went to post a 17/2 shot.

“She's tough out, she's been very unlucky on her last couple of runs and I've been coming back in with excuses about not getting runs,” said McMonagle.

“She's been lacking a gear over six and she's more a staying sprinter. When she jumped well I was happy to go along and I got it handy in front.

“I wound it up from three-and-a-half down and it was always going to take a good one to get her as she was down to a mark again where she was up to winning. I'm delighted to get her head in front.”