Epsom Derby third Amhran Na Bhfiann got off the mark at the fifth time of asking to outclass the opposition in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk Maiden.

Ballydoyle’s regally-bred son of Galileo was a ‘4s on’ chance and Seamie Heffernan wasn’t messing about on the four-year-old.

He chased the leader in second early, and led after half a mile.

The winner went clear four furlongs out, and the hot-pot was pushed along and was well clear two furlongs out.

Amhran Na Bhfiann stayed on well under hands and heels in the final furlong for a very easy thirteen length verdict over Boola Boola

“He’s a sound, strong horse and I’d say he has a future,” said Heffernan.

“The instructions were ‘he stays’. Sometimes jockeys use their brains and it’s totally the wrong thing to do!

“He has a high rating and he’s a very genuine, strong galloper.”

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Freds Honour trained by E. D. Delany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was very keen.

(AM & EM)