Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble

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Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble. Oasis Dream colt was a hot favourite to win the Qipco 2000 Guinys at Newmarket in May, but was upstaged by stablemate Coroebus. Last weekend Appleby added the French equivalent to his CV with Modern Games dominating the Poule d’Essai des Poulains at Paris Longchamp. Native trail was beaten only three-quarters of a length by Corroebus on the Rowley Mile three weeks ago.

Buckaroo impressed last time out in the Tetrarch Stakes. Aidan O'Brien has won the first Irish Classic of the year on a record 11 occasions. Jim Bolger won last year’s Irish 2,000 Guineas with Mac Swiney. Wexford Native was a four-length runner-up to Buckaroo last season. Native Trail is one of two British-trained contenders along with Andrew Balding”s Imperial Fighter.

Homeless Songs is among 14 declared runners for the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at Curragh Race on Sunday. It will be 40 years to the day that her trainer, Dermot Weld, first won the race with Prince's Polly.

After a dry windy day on Thursday, the ground is now straight, good to yielding and round.

There will be 4 to 5mm of rain before racing. There will also be isolated thundery showers. The weather will remain dry over the weekend.

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble on Saturday and Sunday.

The Curragh offer a free shuttle bus service from Newbridge. Expressway will introduce a new direct bus return service between Dublin and The Curragh on race days. Return costs €25, under 16s €18.

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble.

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble on Saturday.

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble. Kids Zone located in Champions Hall (ground floor of grandstand) with Junior Einstein and Marvin the Magician Show on Sunday.

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble on Saturday. General €35, Under 18 Free accompanied by a paying adult, Senior/OAP €25, under 25s € 25.

Appleby looks to Native Trail for Godolphin Guineas treble on Sunday. General €35, Under 18 Free accompanied by a paying adult, Senior/OAP €25, under 25s € 25.


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