Halford sees appeal in America

Eastern Appeal is set for a trip to America after repelling the late challenge of Excelerate to take victory in the Group Three Coolmore Stud Home Of Champions Concorde Stakes at Tipperary.

The Michael Halford-trained 5-2 favourite was settled in third by Mick Kinane in the early stages of the seven-furlong contest and she was pushed up to challenge for the lead early in the straight.