Galileos Daughter shows her ability Galileos Daughter did her father proud when getting her first victory in Down Royal’s extended one mile two furlong maiden for trainer John Bleahen and jockey Declan McDonogh. The four-year-old battled gamely to hold off 13/8 favourite Fountain Of Honour by half a length. She was returned at 7/1 having been nibbled at an opening show of 8/1. Trainer Bleahen was delighted with the victory. He said: “She did it the hard way. “I was waiting for Galway, but she was bouncing and in good form so I came here. “With her breeding I will try and get black type with her. “She’s a gross filly even though she stripped tight tonight and will improve for that. “It was a competitive maiden. I only have two flat horses in training. “The owner Eilish O’Reilly is from Dublin. It’s a pity she couldn’t make it as she is a gorgeous looking woman who would have taken a great photo! “This is her first horse and first winner.” Comedic Art was a head behind Fountain Of Honour in third for Dermot Weld at 13/2. Michael Graham
