Second success for Platino Bianco Five-year-old mare Platino Bianco gained a second success today, landing Naas’ ARKequine Handicap for trainer Conor Maxwell, jockey Robert Whearty and owners Breen White and Karena Maxwell. Previously successful in a Newcastle all-weather handicap last December, the daughter of Dark Angel initially was in touch behind the leaders in today’s race and made late headway to eventually score by a half-length from Tawaazon . Trainer Maxwell reported “coming back to a straight track on fast ground was the key today as she doesn’t gallop around a bend. I thought if she bounced right and got a bit of room, she’d have a chance. “It’s a stiff five here and she wants every bit of six. They went hard and she ground it out to the line. “She’s one for England all day but it’s the expense of going over there, so it’s nice that it happened today. I’ll keep her to a straight track if I can get them, it’s easier to find those options for her in Ireland.” Quotes from Gary Carson
