Zylan beats Torpedo Alley© Photo Healy Racing
Zylan stuck on best inside the final furlong to gain the day in the claimer at Dundalk this evening.
Connor King produced his mount to challenge Torpedo Alley over a furlong from home in the mile contest.
Johnny Murtagh 's charge drifted left in the closing stages but the well backed 9/4 shot (from 11/4) got on top to record a neck victory.
2/1 favourite Strategic Force finished two-and-a-quarter lengths back in third.
The winner was recording his second career victory having also taken a maiden at the course last August.
"He's a bit more progressive than most of these, and I think he's better than a claimer. He'll probably attract a bit of interest,” said Murtagh.
"He was rated 78 but races are so competitive here and today was a good opportunity. It's nice to get a winner on the board."
The winner was claimed for €15,000 by Damian Lavelle, who has the likes of Jamesie, Seanie and Elleval in training with David Marnane.
(Quotes by Alan Magee)
