Jim Bolger’s apparent second-string Missing Matron landed the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at the Curragh. The Coolcullen trainer was doubly represented, with Kevin Manning aboard 7-1 chance Freedom Of Speech, and Rory Cleary partnering 16-1 shot Missing Matron. “He had a lovely run the first day here, but then he went to Leopardstown and was beaten very easily,” said O’Brien. “Ryan was very happy with him there and we might have a look at the Guineas trial at Leopardstown for him. “He said he’d be better on better ground — he’s a good-moving horse, but he got through it.”Downforce mowed down long-time leader Indigo Balance to take the Paddy Power “From The Horse’s Mouth” Podcast Handicap.

Source: The Irish Times March 21, 2021 16:35 UTC