Carraiglawn set for Irish Derby

OUT of luck on sixth-placed Akdarena in the Investec Oaks at Epsom, Kevin Manning’s dash to the Curragh last night proved worthwhile when Irish Derby-bound Carraiglawn landed the listed Silver Stakes.

Carraiglawn set for Irish Derby
Sat, 05 Jun, 2010 - 01:00
John Ryan

Delayed in transit, Manning missed an earlier ride on Refuse To Sell. But Carraiglawn, a half-brother to Irish Derby winner Soldier Of Fortune and a previous winner of this event, Heliostatic, successfully stepped-up on his recent Navan maiden success to foil older fillies Choose Me and Harriers Call in the feature event.

Winning trainer Jim Bolger was not present, but explained by phone: “He’s a progressive colt and will take his chance in the Irish Derby now.”

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