Alexander John and Declan McDonogh© Photo Healy Racing
Alexander John opened his account at the 16th attempt when making most to land the View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Maiden.
The son of Dick Whittington, who lined up in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot last year, appreciated the change in tactics.
The 14/1 shot quickened three lengths clear entering the straight and kept on strongly up the centre of the course under Declan McDonogh to beat Lauroline by a length and three-quarters. Oriental Dancer was a further half-a-length back in third.
Jim Gorman, assistant to owner/trainer breeder Luke Comer, said: “He was the best horse in the race if you go back through his form, I couldn't see him being beaten.
“The Shadow Lingers won against Johnny Murtagh's horse (Lauroline) the last day and he's a better horse.
“Deccy was positive, got him out and he stays that seven furlongs well.”
Quotes by Gary Carson
