Billy Lee and Willie McCreery steal show with 419/1 treble

Jockey Billy Lee and trainer Willie McCreery stole the show last night at Tipperary, as they combined to record a 419-1 treble.
Billy Lee and Willie McCreery steal show with 419/1 treble

The first leg came in the opening McGrath Oil Maiden courtesy of Dolce Strega. The 3-1 chance had shown real promise on debut, and impressed with a fine success here.

Zebgrey was sent off a heavily backed odds-on favourite, and was first to show, while Anania looked a real danger as she moved to challenge two furlongs out. But, a look in behind revealed Lee was confident aboard Dolce Strega, and he produced his mount to lead in the final hundred yards for a cosy half-length victory.

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