Cryin’ Shame(IRE) ekes out a thriller in the Raul In The Car Challenge

Cryin Shame(IRE) got the race of her life she needed, capturing a thriller in this week’s Raul In The Car Challenge by a tight three quarters of a length. There was lots of early speed at the break, with five horse all vying for the early lead. By the half though, Cryin Shame, along with Red Tie(IRE) and PB’s Pride had opened up a small gap, with only a head between them.

Just before the half, Cryin’ Shame made her move, grabbing a short lead, only to find PB’s Pride surging past her at the half. Just when it looked like she might fade, though, she found an extra kick for somewhere, grabbing a tentative lead that she wouldn’t relinquish, holding on by a mere three quarter lengths at the wire.

Easy Shard showed he did have some stamina, capturing third place, two lengths out at the wire, after coming well off the pace in the second half. He gained a head of steam down the stretch, and ran a career best.