Meditate (left) © Photo Healy Racing
Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore made it a four-timer at the Curragh when 8/13 favourite Meditate made all in the Group 2 Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes.
The dual Group 3 winner put her stamp on the contest a furlong out and, despite a little jink to the left close home, had three parts of a length to spare over Olivia Maralda
The daughter of No Nay Never is 6/1 (from 12/1) for 1000 Guineas with Paddy Power and Betfair.
Aidan O’Brien said: “It was her first time over seven but she is so laidback and travels along in second gear.
“She was very fresh even going down and it was a while since she ran. She even spotted the photographer going to the line.
“We always thought seven wasn’t going to be a problem for her. She hits the gates very quick but relaxes and is happy to sit there handy. She is very professional and gives you only what you ask.
“The plan was to come here and go for the Moyglare and that is what we are hoping to do.
“Ryan said that trip was no problem and he felt further would be no problem. She looks a very exciting filly at the moment.”
“Statuette is massive and so much bigger physically. Ideally she would be there for the Cheveley Park but she doesn’t need to run as she’s had her two runs and knows enough for next year."
Quotes from Alan Magee
