30-06-2014, 06:14
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Re: Horse Racing
Bird perfect in Polly.
http://www.attheraces.info/article.a...=&sub=&day=Mon
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Thistle Bird dispelled any stamina concerns as she landed a commanding Group One success in the Newbridge Silverware Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.
The 4-1 shot's previous seven wins had come at a shorter distance, but she stayed the mile and a quarter in no uncertain terms as she took the honours for trainer Roger Charlton and jockey George Baker.
Last year's winner Ambivalent tried to lead all the way but was stalked by Venus De Milo, who went on early in the straight, though the move was covered by a confident Baker as Thistle Bird made eyecatching progress to lead a furlong out and win tidily by two and three-quarter lengths
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