Middle Persia poised to open her account

MIDDLE Persia will be strongly fancied to open her account in the opening Irish Stallion Farms Fillies Maiden, if tonight’s Clonmel meeting survives an 8.30.a.m. inspection.

Trained by Dermot Weld for Lady O’Reilly, Middle Persia made a pleasing debut when third to Bibury in a seven-furlong maiden at Limerick last month, her only start.

The grey daughter of Dalakhani stayed on late that day, giving the impression that she would appreciate a significant step-up in trip. And, for that reason, there’s every reason to believe that today’s mile and a quarter will suit her well.