Life In Colour and Rory Cleary (nearest) win from Daisy Jones © Photo Healy Racing
Life In Colour edged the verdict in a thrilling finish to the six-furlong maiden at the Curragh to gain a deserved win.
The Willie McCreery-trained filly has been third on her previous three outings and went to post a 9/2 shot today in a first time visor.
Rory Cleary had the daughter of Showcasing tucked in behind the leaders before producing her to take a narrow lead over a furlong out.
There was nothing between herself and Daisy Jones in the closing stages and the judge found just a nose in the difference after a photo finish.
“That's grand to get that done, she had a little setback after a nice run in Cork and she's had three nice runs,” said McCreery.
“She loves that ease in the ground. We thought the pace was over this side and Rory did a great job of getting her over.
“The visor just helped the last bit, she's not dishonest though. She minds herself and she looks fantastic every time you see her, she's a big bulky mare.
“She'll come back here for that six furlong listed race (October 8th), we'll try and get a bit of black-type. The softer the ground the better for her.”
