Tango Flare recorded back-to-back victories in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race at Fairyhouse this afternoon for trainer Pat Foley.

The Fullbright gelding had landed the six-furlong contest 12 months ago and went to post a 5/6 shot to repeat the dose.

Seamie Heffernan tracked the leaders on his mount before asking him to take closer order passing the two pole.

The five-year-old got on top in the closing stages to post a cosy half-length win over Dandyville

“Obviously with him winning it last year it was an ideal race to come back here for,” said Foley.

“We'll probably go the same route and go back to the Curragh for the Listed race that he was fourth in last year.

“He was unlucky not to get the black-type last year and you'd be hoping this year with being stronger and more mature he has a chance of getting it. He's holding his form well and he's not too far off it.

“We tried him over seven on his first run back this season, to see would he get it, but he doesn't. He's a six furlong horse.

“We dropped him back to six at the Curragh, he missed the break but we were delighted with how he ran on to get fourth. If he had jumped he'd probably have been closer.

“He was top of the weights that day and it'd hard for him. At least in a Listed race he'll be off level weights.

“If he can get a length improvement we'll have the black-type.”