Wade makes winning start at Curragh

Wade Giles came with a storming run in the final furlong to make a winning debut in the opening Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Maiden at the Curragh this evening.

Keagan Latham got a good tune from the Azamour gelding to hit the lead in the closing stages and post a length-and-a-half success over Palm Ridge

"It takes a good horse to win here," said trainer Ger Lyons after greeting his charge.

"He's a lovely horse and I pulled him out here last time because of the fast ground. Not to say he wouldn't have handled it but I wanted to give him a nice introduction.

"To win is a bonus as you never know what you could bump into here. Eugene (McDermott) is a wonderful client and I think I've won with everything he's sent me.

"This lad has a big future hopefully."