Asking and Ana O'Brien © Photo Healy Racing
Asking continued Ana O'Brien's flying start to the season when getting off the mark in the mile maiden at Dundalk.
The Ballydoyle filly was sent off 6/4 favourite on her return to action having been runner-up on her final start at Leopardstown last season.
The daughter of Zoffany tracked the leaders before launching her challenge a furlong and a half out.
She wore down front-runner Sir Danilo inside the final furlong to gain a length victory.
The winner's stable-mate Music Box was a big eye-catcher as she stayed on strongly close home on her debut, just denied for second by a nose.
“She travelled well and picked up well. She loved the surface, and is a filly that will like fast ground. I'd say she will get a bit further,” said the winning rider.
Ana O'Brien had partnered a double for her father Aidan on the opening day of the Flat season at Naas.
(Quotes by Alan Magee)
