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Operatic Export impresses on debut

Thu 16th Aug 2018, 17:43

Operatic Export and Kevin Manning pictured on their way to victoryOperatic Export and Kevin Manning pictured on their way to victory
© Photo Healy Racing

We saw a smart performance on debut from Operatic Export (14/1) in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10 Race) at Leopardstown.

Many would have thought that favourite Fire Fly was home from over a furlong out, but they weren't bargaining for the change of gear produced from Jim Bolger's Operatic Export.

At the line a length and three parts separated the Kevin Manning-ridden Operatic Export from Fire Fly.

"We knew she was a nice filly but thought she might be a bit greener than she was," said Bolger.

"She has real prospects, thankfully, and we'll have to have a look at the Debutante now."

(GC & EM)

1st
14/1
Tote €18.80 €4.40
2nd
1.75L
2/1Fav
€1.20
3rd
1.75L
12/1
€3.60
4th
1.75L
12/1