Kavanagh back with a bang on Master Sydney On her first ride back after breaking her collarbone at Limerick in April, Sarah Kavanagh partnered Master Sydney to a comfortable win in the concluding Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat Race. Placed at both Cork and Listowel in May, the Paul Flynn-trained four-year-old was given a patient ride this evening, making good headway from early in the straight. In front with two-furlongs to go, the 5/1 chance (from 7s) readily increased her advantage from there and came home four-and-three-quarters of a length to the good. Sean Aherne's Palpatate (11/2) filled the runner-up spot under Anna McGuinness, while Fraher Field (4/1 from 9s early) was another length away in third. Returned the 10/3 favourite, the Emmet Mullins-trained Barra Rua finished fourth. "I don't think she was right the last day, I don't know what was wrong," Flynn revealed. "I know she ran well and was second but I was very disappointed because she just had no pick up. You can see today she has loads of pace. "I think she could be a really good Flat filly. I might go to Galway for a fillies maiden there on the Friday. "I could stick to this route, I know she looks like a jumping filly, but she's very quick at home. She is a mile-and-a-half quick, she works really well. "It's good for the owners (Nathan Matthews). I think they had a bit of bad news this week so this is a bit of better news.” Bought for E11,000 as a yearling, the bay victor is a half-sister to the Paddy Twomey-trained Pharos Freedom, who won a maiden on debut at Tipperary in May. STEWARDS REPORT Anna McGuinness, rider of Palpatate, trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left. Additional reporting by Gary Carson
