Get Me Out Of Here claims deserved Fairyhouse win

Get Me Out Of Here finally landed the decent prize his consistent efforts have deserved when winning the Grade Two Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Get Me Out Of Here finally landed the decent prize his consistent efforts have deserved when winning the Grade Two Keelings Irish Strawberry Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

The eight-year-old began what could be a big week for the triumvirate of Jonjo O'Neill, owner JP McManus and Tony McCoy in fine style.

Having finished runner-up at the last three Cheltenham Festivals and also in this season's Betfair Hurdle, nobody will begrudge Get Me Out Of Here an overdue victory.

Dropped out early under a confident McCoy, who rode a double at the track on Sunday, he made up ground effortlessly,

With favourite Oscars Well disappointing again, it was long-time leader Tofino Bay who led into the straight but he had no answer to the winner who went three and three-quarter lengths clear.

Oilily ran on for third.

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