Murphy conjures up another long, long shot as 66-1 Ostraka strikes in Dundalk

“She’s a quality filly, but she’d had a few issues,” explained Murphy, “She’s been working great, but I’m a bit shell-shocked to win a Group 3 with her."

PERFECT TIMING: Ostraka and James Ryan win for trainer Danny Murphy from Powerful Nation, Electric Storm and Valiant Force. Pic:Healy Racing

Successful in the race with 25/1 winner Dun Na Sead last year, trainer Danny Murphy struck again in the William Hill Top Price Guarantee Mercury in Dundalk, with another long shot, the 66-1 priced Ostraka.

She was a first Group 3 winner for apprentice James Ryan, who is now one ahead of Wayne Hassett in the apprentice title-race.