Sligo report: Hell Bent delivers in fine style

Having tracked a strong pace, Shane Foley made his move before the straight, seized the initiative and soon had the race in safe-keeping

Hell Bent and Shane Foley (red cap) on their way to winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. Picture: Healy Racing

A close third on Lucky Vega in Saturday’s Qipco 2,000 Guineas, Shane Foley partnered 7-4 favourite Hell Bent to a convincing victory in the Irish Stallion Farms Median Auction maiden in Sligo.

Having tracked a strong pace, Foley made his move before the straight, seized the initiative and soon had the race in safe-keeping as the Jessica Harrington-trained son of Mastercraftsman stretched clear to beat Prairie Dancer by five lengths.