Treble for Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown
Sun 15th Apr 2012, 16:53

Homecoming Queen, far side, keeps ahead of Fire Lily at Leopardstown
(Healy Racing Photos)
The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor was sUpported from 12/1 to 8/1 on course and was given a good front-running ride by Colm O’Donoghue who kept enough in reserve at the business end of the race to keep 7/4 favourite Fire Lily at bay.
O’Brien also saddled the third horse in the race, Up, who was ridden by his son Joseph to reward each way punters at 9/2.
Commenting on the winner, Aidan O’Brien said: “She is a hardy little filly and she improved nicely from the Curragh [ninth on 25th March].
“She will go into one of the Guineas now.”
Boylesports gave Homecoming Queen quotes of 25/1 (from 33/1) for the English 1,000 Guineas and introduced her at 33/1 for the Oaks.
Stan James were more impressed today as they cut her to 25/1 from 66/1 for the Guineas and the Oaks. They also cut Fire Lily to 33/1 from 66/1 for the Guineas.
Michael Graham
See also
» Result - Leopardstown 4.00, 15th Apr Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (Group 3)
» Meeting Review for Leopardstown, Sun, 15th Apr, 2012
» All news for Sun, 15th Apr, 2012
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