Goldplated sparkles to get Doyle off the mark

Goldplated, seventh to Sapphire in the Group 3 Kerry Group Noblesse Stakes in Cork on Sunday, landed the four runner Irelands Own Race for trainer John Murphy in Sligo last night.

A fourth career winner, and a first of the season for apprentice Ricky Doyle, the Selkirk mare outstayed Mojita and disappointing favourite Elusive Ridge in convincing style.

And George Murphy, son of the winning trainer, commented: “It was a bit of a risk running her back so soon, but it paid off.. Ricky is working very hard at home and this is his first winner of the season. We’ll probably give the filly a short break before going for a listed race — I think there’s a bit of black type in her.”