Loughrea wins at the Curragh

Loughrea added to the yard's hot run of form at the Curragh on Friday evening, landing the 17:05 Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish EBF Median Auction Race (1m, €25,000) at 5/2 joint favourite under Sam Coen. Tracked the leaders early before being pushed along in second two furlongs out, Loughrea was ridden to lead a furlong and a half from home and clear at the furlong pole. Pressure came late from the other 5/2 joint favourite Gliondar, but Loughrea kept on under pressure to hold on by a neck, all out at the line. A fourth winner in just over a fortnight for the yard — and a clear step up in venue and prize money.