Ana strikes again on Asking

Asking continued Ana O'Brien's flying start to the season when getting off the mark in the mile maiden at Dundalk.

The Ballydoyle filly was sent off 6/4 favourite on her return to action having been runner-up on her final start at Leopardstown last season.

The daughter of Zoffany tracked the leaders before launching her challenge a furlong and a half out.

She wore down front-runner Sir Danilo inside the final furlong to gain a length victory.

The winner's stable-mate Music Box was a big eye-catcher as she stayed on strongly close home on her debut, just denied for second by a nose.

“She travelled well and picked up well. She loved the surface, and is a filly that will like fast ground. I'd say she will get a bit further,” said the winning rider.

Ana O'Brien had partnered a double for her father Aidan on the opening day of the Flat season at Naas.

(Quotes by Alan Magee)