O'Brien and Sheridan double up with newcomer Rebel Moon Having landed the opening race on the card, Joseph O'Brien and Joey Sheridan completed quick doubles as newcomer Rebel Moon got up close home to win the Irish Injured Jockeys Fillies Maiden at Gowran Park. Owned by Al Shira'aa Racing, the Lope De Vega filly was sent off an 8/1 chance to make a winning introduction. Held up towards rear of the seven runners, Sheridan was content to bide his time before moving fourth over a furlong out. As a trio of fillies battled it out for the lead, Rebel Moon swept through late on to beat Sounds Great by one-and-a-half lengths. “First time out we were keen that she relaxed well,” said O’Brien. “She’s obviously a Lope De Vega and is a well-bred filly. She was well bought, Kieran (Lalor) bought her as a filly. “When Joey asked her in the last furlong I thought she was impressive. She looks like a nice filly. “We liked what we were seeing from her at home but to be honest I thought she’d be a bit green for here first time, without having a run at two. Maybe she’s just a smart filly. “The Salsabil is maybe coming a bit soon. We could maybe go to the Chester Oaks in May.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson.
