Adool gives Dermot Weld another win in ‘Harriet’

For the third time in four years, Dermot Weld won the listed Irish Stallion Farms Hurry Harriet Stakes in Gowran Park last night as Adool, in the colours of Hamdan Al Maktoum, justified 7/4 favouritism in game style.

Having only her third start and dropping from a creditable third at Group 3 level in Leopardstown last time, the daughter of Teofilo overcame a high drawn (thirteen) under an astute and determined ride from Pat Smullen, staying on bravely in the closing stages to beat Santa Monica by a half-length, with Assume a close third.

“She’s a decent filly,” stated Weld. “This was only her third run and Pat said she’s still a little bit green. So there should be more improvement to come.