Egan visit reaps rewards with Bliss

Persian Bliss made a winning debut in the finale at Dundalk for AMO Racing and retained rider David Egan.

The Adrian Murray-trained colt went to post an easy-to-back 14/1 shot in the ten furlong contest and was driven along to challenge two furlongs from home.

He soon settled down to fight it out with even-money favourite Ozark Daze and edged ahead in the closing stages to post a half-length win.

The winner, a son of Advertise, cost €70,000 as a yearling a couple of years ago. He is a half-brother to Listed winner Alwasmiya.

Egan said: "I thought he did well from a wide draw to get into a lovely position in a great rhythm.

"I found when the second horse came to him, he actually found a bit more for pressure.

"It is quite intimidating your first run here under the lights, hitting the front with two (furlongs) to run and sort of getting a bit lonely.

"He showed a great attitude there.

"He has an engine under the bonnet and, the way he hit the line, you'd like to think he might even get a bit further.

"He gave himself every chance and got into a nice rhythm to run his best race, and he has done just that.

"Big, scopey type and can only do better with time."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)