Attraction takes 1,000 Guineas double Attraction made all the running to become the first filly to complete the English and Irish 1000 Guineas double at the Curragh today. Mark Johnston´s filly was sent off the 2-1 favourite for the Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas and her victory never looked in doubt as she blazed a trail down the centre of the track. Her rivals tried to go with her as Kevin Darley kicked on in the final furlong but Attraction pulled away to finish a length in front of Alexander Goldrun. Attraction was supplemented for the race at a cost of ?40,000 on Tuesday and that confidence was justified as she held the late challenge of the 8-1 runner-up. The David Loder-trained Illustrious Miss, who was also supplemented for the race, came with a late run to claim third from Pat Haslam´s Kinnaird in fourth. Earlier, Powerscourt took the Group One Tattersalls Gold Cup in fine style. Aidan O´Brien´s four-year-old was making his seasonal bow in the extended 10-furlong race, and jockey Jamie Spencer had him smartly into his stride and set a steady early pace. Turning for home, Powerscourt still had the verdict over Godolphin´s runner Naheef but Spencer kicked on and the son of Sadler´s Wells quickly moved clear. Although Livadiya launched a late challenge down the outside, she was never going to get to the 100-30 second favourite as he powered home by six lengths. Nysaean, who is trained by Richard Hannon, was sent off the 9-10 favourite but he could finish no better than third.
