Lightening Pearl delights Lyons as 1000 Guineas looms

Ger Lyons could not be happier with Lightening Pearl as he prepares the Group One-winning filly for the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 6.

Lightening Pearl delights Lyons as 1000 Guineas looms
Tue, 17 Apr, 2012 - 01:00
Nick Robson

The daughter of Marju landed the Cheveley Park Stakes on her final start as a juvenile when attentions were immediately turned towards the Guineas.

Lyons admits he is in the dark over her stamina but her preparation has gone according to plan, and she came through a gallop after racing at Leopardstown on Sunday with flying colours.

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