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- Princess Yaiza two from two on sand
Michael Graham
Princess Yaiza two from two on sand
Princess Yaiza in charge at Dundalk
© Photo Healy Racing
Princess Yaiza (2/1f) followed up on her Dundalk victory three weeks ago by taking the honours on the all weather this evening.
It was a seven-furlong maiden she landed last month and this assignment saw her step into a nursery for the first time over the same trip.
She soon led under Colin Keane but was then settled behind front-running Storm Has Broken
The latter came under pressure a quarter of a mile from home as Princess Yaiza picked him off a furlong and a half down.
She was ridden to win her race and asserted in the closing stages to post a ready three-length win. War Hero took second at 8/1 ahead of 7/1 shot Natty Dresser
Colin Keane said: "She's a grand big filly. I rode her on her first two starts and then the boss man had one in it the last day and she beat a filly that we liked. You can see the size of her, she's going to be a nicer filly next year and going a bit further.
"It's a credit to Gavin (Cromwell) and the team as she looks immaculate. The more time she gets and the more racing I think she will only improve."
Additional reporting by Alan Magee