Storm Eric (left) and International Lady fight out the finish© Photo Healy Racing
There was a cracking finish to the first division of the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap as previous course winners Storm Eric and International Lady locked horns from a furlong and a half out and drew clear of the remainder.
Sent of 100/30 joint-favourites, the pair had both come from off the pace and, after a good tussle, it was Storm Eric who prevailed by a short head for owner /trainer Jamie Flynn who was on lead up duty.
The runner-up had gone down by a head when second here last Friday.
Winning rider Adam Caffrey said: "All his best form is up here.
"He had a good run the last day in Galway and was coming back here today to a surface that he really likes.
"There was plenty of pace on early doors which really suited. I was able to take my time a bit, ride him how he likes to be ridden, and he quickened up really well.
"He probably idled a bit in front but, when Colin (Keane on International Lady) came to me, he battled out really well.
"He was very good and is very tough, so delighted."
Quotes from Michael Graham
