Duntle in action Stateside Connections of the David Wachman-trained Duntle are hoping she can land her first success at the top level when she heads the European challenge in the Beverly D Stakes in Chicago on Saturday night. Beaten just over two lengths by Elusive Kate in the Prix Rothschild last time, the four-year-old has recorded victories at Group Two and Group Three level, but had the misfortune to be demoted by the stewards after 'winning' the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown last September. She has been campaigned up to a mile so far, but will be trying a trip just short of 10 furlongs in America. Wayne Lordan will be in the plate. Alan Cooper, racing manager for owner the Flaxman Stables Ireland, said: "Duntle is in good form. David tells me she travelled over very well and that she came out of quarantine in good shape. "It will be her first time going beyond a mile. It's a Grade One race, but she has got the credentials and we will see if she gets luck in running. It would be great if she gets the win at the top level." The Sir Michael Stoute-trained Dank, who won the Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh last time out, and Paul Cole's Gifted Girl also take their chances. County Tyrone-based Andy Oliver runs First Cornerstone in another Grade One event on the card, the Secretariat Stakes. The three-year-old, owned by Team Valor International and to be ridden by Chris Hayes, has not run since finishing well behind in the French Derby won by Intello at Chantilly at the beginning of June.
