Gaff makes no mistake

AMERICAN-BRED Gaff, trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by stable-jockey Pat Smullen, made a successful Irish debut when landing the listed El Gran Senor 2-Y-0 Stakes at Fairyhouse yesterday.

And Weld was quick to express the hope that Gaff, a son of Maria’s Man, will develop into a high-class colt, stating, “This is a potentially very good horse.”

After seeing Smullen getting the colt home a half-length in front of Zelkova in a blanket-finish, Weld added: “This wasn't a surprise. He has been working well and has come forward rapidly in the last few weeks. I knew he was well above maiden class and thought he might win.”