In Salutem (Shane Foley) sees it out well from Bubbly Bellini (Declan McDonogh)© Photo Healy Racing
The first winner at Navan, Red Ivy was in action as recently as Sunday, whilst in the case of In Salutem scorer in race two, the Tote Jackpot Races Three To Six Handicap, he was reappearing quickly after his ninth placing at Dundalk on Friday night.
Shane Foley produced the winner with perfect timing after a patient ride. That had followed on from the 10/1 chance dwelling at the stalls.
In Salutem led a hundred and fifty yards out and edged left but he kept on well to beat favourite Bubbly Bellini by a length and a half.
"You wouldn't have expected that after Friday evening's run. He's been a little bit frustrating overall," said winning trainer Ken Condon.
"He ran well when third here over course and distance back in May when there was a slight ease and you'd have thought he might have won a few after that.
"That's probably him done for the year and hopefully he can come back next year and win a couple.
"He works better at home than his rating but it's the races where it matters. You have to get him on the right day.
"He's been busy and at least he's finishing off the year well again."
The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Lily's Prince ridden by S. Corby, placed third, Tylery Wonder ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fourth, and Oor Jock ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fifth, where it appeared Oor Jock and Tylery Wonder suffered interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned, in the presence of Mr. Michael Halford, trainer and master of S. Corby.
Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while interference took place they could not be satisfied any horse had improved it's finishing position as a result of the interference and so they made no alteration to the judges' placings. Furthermore, they considered the interference to have been accidental and so they took no further action.
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