Qatar and Dundalk and fabulous Friday treble up for McGuinness Following on from Bowerman in Qatar and Betrayed here earlier, Ado McGuinness made it three on the day with Thrumps Dream in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Dundalk. Ronan Whelan rode Bowerman and Colin Keane was aboard Betrayed. It was Chris Hayes that stepped in for the spin on Thrumps Dream. The 100/30 second favourite beat 3/1 market leader Burgoo Alley by a length and a quarter. Second on her debut over seven furlongs here four weeks back, this evening the Susan Barton owned Dark Angel filly was in mid-division early from a wide draw. Sixth halfway and ridden to close in fourth two furlongs out, Thrumps Dream challenged inside the final furlong, leading inside the final hundred yards, keeping on well for a nice win. McGuinness’ assistant Stephen Thorne said: “It’s been a fabulous day and great for a hard-working team that we have — all credit to them. “We have runners in four different countries over seven days and it has taken an awful lot of planning. “This filly did it well. We were a bit concerned about the draw but she ran such a nice race behind one of Joseph’s here the last night and was professional for her first run. “Most of ours do improve for a run. We think quite a bit of this filly so she could compete in Stakes company at some stage during the summer. We might put her away and give her a little break.” G.P. Halpin, rider of Tellthemi'mhere trained by P.O'Rourke, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount reared up when the gates opened. (AM & EM)
