Great result for Middleham as Page bolts in Great Page brought up a hat-trick of sorts for owners Middleham Park Racing when taking the Coolmore Stud EBF Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas. Middleham sent over Sandiva to land this Listed prize two years ago, and last year landed the Rochestown Stakes o this card with Kool Kompany. The latter's trainer Richard Hannon was again on the mark here as the daughter of Roderic O'Connor scored in impressive fashion. The 4/1 chance travelled smoothly thoughout for Sean Levey, leading over a furlong out and drawing clear to score by three lengths. Special Focus kept on well in second, while there was another four lengths back to Promised Money in third. Levey said, "I thought she won her maiden well at Windsor. She came up against a very decent filly next time and the trip probably didn't suit us. "There was a bit of a worry about the ground but I think she is a very good filly, and her sire handled all sorts of ground. I'd say she will get seven furlongs in time. She travelled like a dream and I got there a bit sooner than I would like." Mike Prince of Middleham Park Racing said, "It's possible she could go to Royal Ascot but not certain. Sandiva probably left Ascot behind by winning this race two years ago. The main plan is to come back for the Moyglare later in the year."
