Newcomer Sacred Bridge wins Naas' opener

Sacred Bridge made a winning debut at Naas today, landing the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden in the colours of Juddmonte and for trainer Ger Lyons and Champion Jockey Colin Keane.

By Bated Breath and a sister to Viadera, which won a 2019 Listed race for Lyons before moving to America and winning a Grade 1, Sacred Bridge today justified strong 11/10 favouritism in beating twice-raced Agartha by a length and a half.

Afterwards Lyons' brother and assistant Shane Lyons stated “it was a lovely performance and Colin was very kind on her. She was entitled to be green, which she was when she hit the front and she just got a little bit tired.

“It was a typical first run from one of ours.

“She will improve and Colin said she'll get faster. She'll come on a ton for it and we're very happy to take baby steps.”

Quotes from Gary Carson