Wading looks smart prospect Wading confirmed the promise of her Curragh debut effort when running out an impressive winner of the fillies maiden at Dundalk. Joseph O'Brien's mount was a warm order in the seven furlong contest, 9/10 favourite, and backers never had an anxious moment. The daughter of Montjeu could be called the winner from some way out and cruised into the lead over a furlong from home. The Ballydoyle charge was pushed out in the closing stages, powering clear for a cosy four-and-a-half length success. The David Wachman-trained Aloof, carrying the second colours of John Magnier, stayed on to claim the second-place from front-runner Oh So Lucy. The winner had finished runner-up on her debut at the Curragh and looks set to step up in grade after this performance. "She travelled and picked up easily," reported O'Brien junior. "She's very uncomplicated and I think she'll get further." Gary Carson
