Progressive Emulous crowns superb weekend for Khalid Abdullah

The progressive Emulous crowned a superb weekend for millionaire owner Khalid Abdullah when outclassing her rivals in the listed Garnet Stakes at Naas yesterday.

The Dermot Weld-trained Dansili filly, defied a 5lb. Group 3 penalty incurred at Tipperary two weeks ago, when justifying favouritism under the season’s leading rider Pat Smullen, drawing clear inside the final, furlong to beat Barring Decree by two lengths.

The delighted winning trainer explained: “That was a very professional performance from a smart and progressive filly. I think the patience we showed with her in the spring is paying dividends.”