IT was John O’Meara’s birthday this week although the Toomevara native had an early birthday present when his Roses For Debra recently won the $150,000 Smart N Fancy Stakes at Saratoga.

“She’s run nine times and won eight, including a Group 3 three weeks ago. We’ll try a Group 2 on September 19th,” John told The Irish Field. Roses For Debra’s latest win has brought the Christophe Clement-trained grey’s winnings to $406,430.