Johnston strikes again with Take Tenmade

MIDDLEHAM-BASED Mark Johnston struck again at Dundalk last night when well-drawn Take Tenmade made virtually all to land the featured Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Package Handicap over six furlongs.

Johnston has enjoyed a good strike-rate with his runners on Ireland’s only all-weather track in recent weeks. And with Greg Fairley again doing the steering, Take Ten bounced smartly from stall one, dictated the pace and romped to an emphatic three-lengths win over fellow British raider Noverre To Go.

Fairley said: “I’m really enjoying my trips over here, even if I have to head back for one ride in Ayr tomorrow, if it goes ahead, and then a long spin to Wolverhampton.”