Zaynudin and Shane Crosse© Photo Healy Racing
Zaynudin justified 15/8 favouritism on his return from a 319-days absence today, comfortably landing Gowran's concluding Racing Again September 17th Maiden, for trainer Joseph O'Brien and jockey Shane Crosse.
O'Brien and Crosse were dealt a blow with yesterday's retirement of stable star State Of Rest and in today's race, Zaynudin returned to form as he quickened clear in the home straight, to beat runner-up Pahlavi by ten lengths.
Brendan Powell, representing the winning trainer, later said “the step up in trip has definitely suited him and Shane said they went a good solid gallop. It’s the best I’ve seen him travel in a race and Shane said he didn’t realise how far he’d quickened clear.
“I’d think he’ll make a nice dual purpose horse. He’s a lovely mover and handled that ground well.”
Quotes from Alan Magee
