Selective Power and Sean Bird © Photo Healy Racing
Selective Power came good in style for Thomas Coyle at Naas tonight when running out a convincing winner of the first division of the apprentice handicap.
Sean Bird was soon in front on the Tamayuz gelding and he asked him to kick on over a furlong from home.
The 14/1 shot galloped on strongly in the closing stages to record a six-and-a-half length win over Pimstrel
It was a second career success for Selective Power, who had won for previous trainer Eddie Lynam at Dundalk in November 2022.
“This horse has my head wrecked! He is some work horse but today's the first time he's done it,” said Coyle.
“When he comes to the races he won't go into a stable and we've to walk him around for the hour when we get here but he's always had that ability.
“We have four horses in training, three of them have won this year and the other horse, Divilabother who runs on Friday, has been second.
“Rob (Whearty) rode him the last day and said he didn't stay.
“He's at the right end of the handicap and hopefully he won't go too hard on him. He'll keep going.
“I'm delighted for my dad Paul who hasn't been well. This is his syndicate so it means a lot.”
