Kingsbarns 16/1 for Epsom Derby after impressive debut
The Aidan O’Brien-trained son of Galileo, ridden by Joseph, travelled sweetly throughout, came through to lead with less than two furlongs to race before being driven clear to score by seven lengths from Risk Return.
Joseph enthused: “He travelled and picked up well. But he was clueless when he got to the front. He should learn plenty from today. He’s a smart colt and could be top-class next year.”
Kingsbarns was introduced into the betting for next year’s Investec Derby, Paddy Power making him a 16/1 shot while Stan James offer 20/1.
The two-year-old fillies’ maiden produced a shock as 25/1 shot Dubaya appeared to find an extra gear to mow down Morga, the pair stretching four-and-a-half lengths clear of third place Kerisa.
Dubaya, a Dubawi filly, owned by Lady O’Reilly and trained by Andy Oliver, was the first leg of a double for Gary Carroll, completed on Joe Murphy’s Brinestine in the ten-furlong Irish Stallion Farms Maiden.
Carroll said, of Dubaya: “She was plenty green and they got away from her a bit when they quickened early in the straight. But she picked up smartly and could develop into a lovely filly next year. When she got into top gear, she came home really well. She’s probably fairly decent.”
Trainer Noel Meade admitted: “I’m over the moon with him — that was something I didn’t foresee,” after three-time Grade 1 winning hurdler Go Native, off the track since March 2010, ran a cracker to finish third to Glam Gerry in the concluding October Maiden.
Meade added: “That was a lot better than I thought and I just hope he’s okay in the morning. I’m not sure if he’ll stay over hurdles or jump fences. If he’s well and stays hurdling, he’ll probably go for the Morgiana before we start thinking about Christmas and a possible trip back to Kempton.”
Go Native travelled strongly and looked the likely winner at the furlong-pole, before 16/1 shot Glam Gerry, ridden for Colm Murphy by Billy Lee, challenged to deny Cairdin and Meade’s charge.
Murphy said, “That was a great way to start back. If he keeps improving, he’ll make a smashing staying chaser. He doesn’t need three miles, because he has plenty of pace.”
Apprentice Luke Dempsey (16), son of trainer Philip, savoured his first success in the saddle when King Of Dudes, trained by Tommy Carmody, made virtually all to land the Meath Handicap.
“Tommy told me to make all,” explained a delighted Dempsey, whose mount enjoyed a clear lead at halfway and kept going in the closing stages to hold off his pursuers, Eighteen Summers getting to within a half-length of the winner.
Another apprentice, Joe Doyle, who is based with Charlie Swan, registered his second win (his first was on Inis Meain at Leopardstown in July) when La Canaada provided trainer Gerry Stack with a welcome change of luck in the Trim Apprentice Handicap.
Trainer Eddie Lynam declared: “Declan was very strong on him and I’m delighted he got his head in front,” after Regal Power belatedly opened his account in the five-furlong Kells Maiden, foiling Sandspring by a head.
