Martin's double lands the Money

Tipperary report: One For The Money has proved a frustrating sort for Pat Martin in recent seasons but came back to form when…

Tipperary report: One For The Money has proved a frustrating sort for Pat Martin in recent seasons but came back to form when initiating a double for her trainer in the mile and a half handicap.

The seven-year-old mare headed the pace-setting Kerry Way a furlong out, and drew clear under Sean Cleary for a three and a half lengths victory. "She lost her way last year, and was becoming very head-strong. I nearly gave up on her but my new all-weather gallop, which is very testing, has really helped her to relax," explained Martin afterwards.

Confey Lass completed a 142 to 1 double for Martin in the Jack Of Trumps Racing Club Handicap Hurdle, leading two out under Robbie Colgan and staying the three miles trip really well to beat Mister Kilford by seven lengths.

De Tiger, narrowly beaten by the Aidan O'Brien-trained Devil Moon here eight days ago, gained revenge against another Ballydoyle juvenile when making all under Pat Cosgrave to beat Newton by half a length in the five furlongs maiden.

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"It was a bit of a gamble coming back here so soon but it paid off. His experience was a big help, and he did everything right. He may go for the Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh next month," said successful trainer Ger Lyons .

Leading claiming rider Keith Hadnett recorded his first victory at his local track when Golightly took the novice handicap hurdle.