Doyle shines on Gold Goldplated appreciated the drop in class as she got back to winning ways in the ten furlong conditions race at Sligo. Ricky Doyle's mount travelled well to take over from front-runner Mojita with over three furlongs to run. The John Murphy-trained filly was asked for an effort turning for home, when tackled by 5/4 favourite Elusive Ridge, and kept on gamely in the closing stages. Mojita stayed on again to take second but could only get within three-parts of a length of the Selkirk filly. The 7/2 winner (from 6/1 in morning) had enjoyed a fine season last year when claiming four handicaps but had been well-held in Group Three company on two recent outings, including at Cork just two days ago. "I'm delighted for Ricky. It's his first winner of the season and he's working very hard," said trainer's son George Murphy. "It was a bit of a risk running her so quick and we'll probably give her a bit of time off now as she's had a few quick runs. "I definitely think there is a bit of black-type in her." It was Doyle's fourth winner in total and his first as a 7lb claimer. Gary Carson & Alan Magee
