Good Night for Weld and Smullen

Nightime sprung a minor surprise as she claimed the Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Sun, 28 May, 2006 - 16:37

Nightime sprung a minor surprise as she claimed the Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh.

Trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Pat Smullen, the 12-1 shot came through in the final two furlongs to collar long-time leader Confidential Lady.

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