Dundalk report: Shamiyan and Orchid Gardens provide Michael Halford with double delight

Sheila Lavery also enjoyed success as Styledome justified favouritism

DIGGING IN: Ronan Whelan steers Shamiyan to victory in the Join Us On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap. Picture: Healy Racing

Leading trainer on Dundalk’s polytrack, Michael Halford struck again, on the double, with Shamiyan and Orchid Gardens at the Louth venue today.

Making his polytrack debut, first reserve Shamiyan seized his opportunity in the Join Us On Instagram @dundalk_stadium Handicap over a mile and a half, prevailing by a neck over The Mouse Doctor following a protracted duel.