Keredari takes Roscommon prize
John Oxx got his big week off to the perfect start when Keredari landed the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Roscommon today.
As the Currabeg handler prepares Sea The Stars for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday, Oxx saddled his first two-year-old winner of the season - with the son of Oasis Dream created a fair impression into the bargain.
Bounced out by Mick Kinane, he made nearly all the running and the manner of the way he quickened up suggested he will be in Pattern company before long.
Sent off at 6-1, he was heavily restrained crossing the line two and a half lengths clear of the Aidan O'Brien-trained favourite Purple Heart.
Oxx was not in attendance having been looking for his next superstar at the Goffs sales.
However, Kinane said: "Keredari did that very well and will make into a nice prospect."
