Tagle makes the breakthrough for O'Brien and Lordan "I haven't ridden him but I spoke to Joseph before and he said the extra furlong would be a big plus to him," said Wayne Lordan after winning the Kellihers Electrical Handicap at Dundalk aboard Tagle. Six to one shot Tagle chased the leaders, and he was third at the halfway stage. Ridden to challenge two furlongs out, Tagle led a furlong and a half out, keeping on well in the final furlong to beat Lucky Red by two lengths. "He (Joseph O'Brien) said to ride a straight forward race on him and he went to the line well. Hopefully there is a bit of improvement there," elaborated Lordan. "Joseph's horses are running well and I'm lucky enough to be riding away for him and getting a few winners which is great." D.E. Sheehy, rider of Charmed Pearl trained by Lee Smyth, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free early on and hung through out. The Stewards requested a report from Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Tagle, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mr. M. Molloy, authorised representative of Joseph Patrick O' Brien explained that this was his charge's second run in blinkers and that he was ridden more aggressively by a more experienced rider which aided his charge on this occasion. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered. (AM & EM)
