A New Dawn (nearside, Donnacha O'Brien) eventually got the better of In The Present (Shane Foley)© Photo Healy Racing
A New Dawn (6/4 favourite from 9/4 on track, and bigger earlier) landed a punt in the opener at Naas, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden.
The experienced pair A New Dawn and In The Present came to the fore in this six furlong heat, with the former just edging it by a head.
A New Dawn and In The Present had five previous outings between them, whilst third and fourth Unforgetable and Pronouncement showed promise given that the pair were first-timers.
Joseph O’Brien trains A New Dawn and the chestnut was ridden by his brother Donnacha.
Meanwhile O’Brien also has Unforgetable under his tutelage, making it a 1-3 for his Carriganog Racing team.
"She had a good run the last day and the drop back to six seemed to suit," said Donnacha O'Brien.
"She's very tough, very genuine, and gives it her best shot. She's a nice little filly.
"I'd say that was a fair maiden, the second filly had form in Listed races, so I'd be hoping she'd get black-type."
On getting over quickly from the wide draw he added: "It's mental more than anything for them, bringing her over for a bit of company rather than having her out on her own. I think it just helps, especially on two-year-olds."
STEWARDS REPORTS
R.P. Cleary, rider of Mighty Mirage trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got checked.
T.P. Madden, rider of Nope trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away.
W.J. Lee, rider of Truth Prevails (GB) trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right when coming under pressure.
