Damson wins Phoenix Stakes

Damson, trained by David Wachman and ridden by Kieren Fallon, won the Group One Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh today.

Damson maintained her unbeaten record with a brave victory in the Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh today.

Taken to the lead a furlong out by Kieren Fallon, the David Wachman-trained filly gamely held two Aidan O’Brien-trained colts, Oratorio and Russian Blue, to lift the Group One prize. She was sent off the 8-11 favourite.

O’Brien’s other intended runner, Carnegie Hall, was a late absentee.