Minding bids to secure Classic double at the Curragh

Minding will bid for a Classic double at the Curragh tomorrow after surprisingly starring among 14 fillies declared for the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas.
Minding bids to secure Classic double at the Curragh
Sat, 21 May, 2016 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

The daughter of Galileo led home a one-two-three for trainer Aidan O’Brien in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket three weeks ago, with Ballydoyle and Alice Springs filling out the places.

Ballydoyle was the stable’s anticipated number one hope for the Irish equivalent, with Minding widely expected to head straight for next month’s Investec Oaks at Epsom, but plans changed yesterday morning after Ballydoyle returned an unsatisfactory blood test.

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