PADDY Twomey has sent some smart sorts to Killarney in recent years and Bella Blue Eyes looks another quality flagbearer for the Co Tipperary trainer after her tenacious performance to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

Owner Eddie Walsh’s three-year-old traded as big as 33/1 in the in-running markets when coming under heavy pressure as the Dermot Weld-trained Nation’s Call (6/5 favourite) loomed large on her outer. Billy Lee was strong on the 13/8 winner, though, and the filly responded in a most game fashion to emerge on top by a nose.