Dancing Tango and Conor Stone-Walsh © Photo Healy Racing
The Joseph O'Brien-trained Dancing Tango stayed on best to claim the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap at Fairyhouse in fine style.
Conor Stone-Walsh was soon mid-division on the Camelot filly after a slightly tardy start in the ten furlong contest.
She had to switch out for a run early in the straight and found her stride in the closing stages to collar Gradulations inside the last 100 yards.
The 5/1 shot stretched away on the run to the line to post a two-and-a-half length winning margin.
Assistant Brendan Powell said afterwards:- “The idea was to try and be forward on her but she missed the break. He did the right thing and let her take her time.
“When she turned in, the one thing about her is that she does stay further. When she hit the hill she just outstayed them in the end, she's gone away and won nicely.
“Hopefully she can go and win again, she's a grand filly with a lovely pedigree.”
