Shamooda gets up under inspired Murtagh

Champion-jockey Johnny Murtagh excelled in Fairyhouse last night, completing a double on his two rides for John Oxx, Shamooda and Hay Point.

The Azamour filly Shamooda, in the colours of the Aga Khan, got up on the line under an inspired Murtagh ride to beat the flattering Security Breach by a nose in the Special Rates For Groups Handicap, with hot favourite Fluidity a close third after running keenly and flattering to deceive.

Jim O’Neill, assistant to winning trainer John Oxx, declared: “That’s one for the jockey. A brilliant ride!” before adding: “This filly is becoming a bit of a party-pooper.”