Operatic Export impresses on debut

We saw a smart performance on debut from Operatic Export (14/1) in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (Plus 10 Race) at Leopardstown.

Many would have thought that favourite Fire Fly was home from over a furlong out, but they weren't bargaining for the change of gear produced from Jim Bolger's Operatic Export.

At the line a length and three parts separated the Kevin Manning-ridden Operatic Export from Fire Fly.

"We knew she was a nice filly but thought she might be a bit greener than she was," said Bolger.

"She has real prospects, thankfully, and we'll have to have a look at the Debutante now."

(GC & EM)