3rd time lucky for A New Dawn A New Dawn (6/4 favourite from 9/4 on track, and bigger earlier) landed a punt in the opener at Naas, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. The experienced pair A New Dawn and In The Present came to the fore in this six furlong heat, with the former just edging it by a head. A New Dawn and In The Present had five previous outings between them, whilst third and fourth Unforgetable and Pronouncement showed promise given that the pair were first-timers. Joseph O’Brien trains A New Dawn and the chestnut was ridden by his brother Donnacha. Meanwhile O’Brien also has Unforgetable under his tutelage, making it a 1-3 for his Carriganog Racing team. "She had a good run the last day and the drop back to six seemed to suit," said Donnacha O'Brien. "She's very tough, very genuine, and gives it her best shot. She's a nice little filly. "I'd say that was a fair maiden, the second filly had form in Listed races, so I'd be hoping she'd get black-type." On getting over quickly from the wide draw he added: "It's mental more than anything for them, bringing her over for a bit of company rather than having her out on her own. I think it just helps, especially on two-year-olds." STEWARDS REPORTS * R.P. Cleary, rider of Mighty Mirage trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got checked. * T.P. Madden, rider of Nope trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away. * W.J. Lee, rider of Truth Prevails (GB) trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right when coming under pressure.
