Broadhurst rounds off perfect evening for connections

Broadhurst rounded off a perfect evening for his connections, as he ran out an easy winner of the Book Online At DundalkStadium.com Maiden.

A fine second on debut at Navan in May of last year, the No Nay Never bay disappointed on his second start at the Curragh recently.

Sent off the 11/8 favourite this evening, the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was settled behind the leaders by Ryan Moore, getting to the front from the two furlong pole.

Soon pushed along, he readily increased his advantage inside the final furlong, with six lengths ultimately the margin of victory.

Outsider Emorcee (66/1) ran a nice race to take second under Declan McDonagh for David Marnane, while newcomer Change Sings (7/5) was a short head away in third, keeping on in the closing stages after a slow start.

Chris Armstrong, stable representative, said in the aftermath: "He preferred the better ground, he just got bogged down a bit in the Curragh.

"He's a nice horse going forward. We'll probably just let him work through the grades - a winners' race or a handicap for him next and let him find his own way.

"He did it nicely and hopefully he keeps progressing with each run.

"The trip and track probably favoured him here a lot better than it did at the Curragh. The ground is a big key to him."

Ryan Moore, Aidan O'Brien and the Coolmore team were successful with their three runners at Dundalk this evening, with Brighter and Red Riding Hood earlier on the mark.

STEWARDS REPORTS

W.J. Lee, rider of Change Sings, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the straight from the two to the one furlong marker.

M.A. Gallagher, rider of Dance The Flame trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left.

Additional reporting by Michael Graham