Head Mistress takes honours in Curragh Ger Lyons' Head Mistress wore down Loveday to make it two from two in the Listed Finaly Volvo Curragh Stakes. Loveday led her 10 rivals throughout this juvenile contest and was still blazing away at the business end of five furlongs. She had her rivals hard at work with 150 yards to travel, however, Head Mistress really found her stride to rattle home on the outer. The 11/4 favourite collared Loveday (4/1) in the final 50 yards and led her home by half a length. Orinoco River was a length further back in third at 14/1. Assistant trainer Shane Lyons said: “She had to do it the hard way on the outside. She’s only having her second run and is still learning. “She’s an absolute lady at home and only does what she is asked to do. You are always a bit worried after just one run but Colin (Keane) said she’ll improve again for it. “She’ll also improve for an extra furlong hence we made an entry for her in the Cheveley Park during the week. The way she’s going and the way she’s improving six furlongs will be no problem to her. “John Brady is an old friend and has had horses with us from the start. Brian Gleeson also has a share so I’d say they will pitch in and go for the Cheveley Park. “She has her black type now so it’s all a bonus.” Head Mistress got off the mark on debut in Down Royal last month. Additional reporting by Alan Magee
