Ballydoyle completes double with Navan maidens

Champion trainer Aidan O'Brien completed a Navan today with his newcomer Drumroll (13/2) showing smart ability for a stout staying success in the concluding Vintage Crop Raceday April 22 Maiden.

O'Brien's earlier winner Goolongong was easy-to-back with Drumroll, a son of Deep Impact, also proving weak in the market, and in the race, stayed well under Seamie Heffernan to lead close home and defeat Time Tells All by a half-length.

O'Brien's representative Chris Armstrong reported “there wasn't much between Drumroll and (fourth-placed stablemate) Ballsbridge and it is nice to get them out, started and see what's there.

“Seamie was happy with Drumroll once the penny dropped but he was very green early. He did his best work towards the end. We'll maybe look at a conditions race or see how he progresses and fit him in to one of the trials. He is a nice horse going forward with a lovely pedigree.

“Ryan's horse (Ballsbridge) ran a nice race as well.”

Quotes from Gary Carson