Bolger – it looks a tough task for Beo

JIM BOLGER admits Finsceal Beo has a huge task in front of her when taking on Dylan Thomas and cohorts in today’s Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes.

Bolger – it looks a tough task for Beo
Sat, 08 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Tom Peacock

While it is not the first time the dual 1000 Guineas winner has taken on the colts, it is the first time she has attempted such a feat as a three-year-old.

She is the only filly in the field of six for the prestigious Group One event at Leopardstown, and is returning from a lengthy absence after finishing a disappointing eighth in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

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CourtsRacingPlace: LeopardstownPlace: Royal AscotPlace: Monmouth ParkPlace: SalisburyPerson: BolgerPerson: BeoPerson: Jim BolgerPerson: Finsceal BeoPerson: Dylan ThomasPerson: GreeleyPerson: Aidan O’BrienPerson: Kieren FallonPerson: KingPerson: Red RocksPerson: Brian MeehanPerson: ManduroPerson: Jamie McCalmontPerson: Paul ReddamPerson: BrianEvent: Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion StakesEvent: Coronation StakesEvent: Matron StakesEvent: Prix GanayEvent: Breeders’ Cup TurfEvent: Prince Of Wales’s StakesOrganisation: OuijaOrganisation: Juddmonte InternationalOrganisation: Red Rock Canyon
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