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- Wading looks smart prospect
Wading looks smart prospect
Wading confirmed the promise of her Curragh debut effort when running out an impressive winner of the fillies maiden at Dundalk.
Joseph O'Brien 's mount was a warm order in the seven furlong contest, 9/10 favourite, and backers never had an anxious moment.
The daughter of Montjeu could be called the winner from some way out and cruised into the lead over a furlong from home.
The Ballydoyle charge was pushed out in the closing stages, powering clear for a cosy four-and-a-half length success.
The David Wachman-trained Aloof carrying the second colours of John Magnier, stayed on to claim the second-place from front-runner Oh So Lucy
The winner had finished runner-up on her debut at the Curragh and looks set to step up in grade after this performance.
"She travelled and picked up easily," reported O'Brien junior. "She's very uncomplicated and I think she'll get further."
Gary Carson