Asian Daze doubles up in taking Curragh nursery under Sheehy

Recent Gowran Park maiden winner Asian Daze doubled her career tally when proving too strong for the opposition on her first venture into handicap company in the Plusvital Supplements Nursery Handicap at the Curragh.

The Johnny Murtagh trained juvenile had shown ability on her first three maiden starts, particularly when an unlucky in running fourth at Leopardstown last month. Having made no mistake when opening her account at Gowran next time, the money came for the daughter of Frontiersman here.

As big as 9-2 earlier in the day, the filly was supported down to 9-4f before the off. Held up in mid division by Danny Sheehy early on, Asian Daze moved closer to throw down a challenge to Carnegie Hall over two furlongs out, before going on to lead at the furlong pole.

Showing a good turn of foot to go clear of her rivals inside the final furlong, the Murtagh trained filly kept on well close home.

“That was great. She did well in Gowran and when I saw the rating of 80 I thought seven furlongs at the Curragh should suit her really well,” said Murtagh.

“She bounced out of Gowran really well. She's not big but she's tough, she's hardy and she just loves galloping. Who knows where she's going to end up.

“I'm delighted for the owner, he's an owner/breeder and it's the first horse I've had for him. He has a few of his friends and family involved as well.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson.