Glounthaune and Ryan Moore (right) beat Castle Star © Photo Healy Racing
Glounthaune showed a nice attitude when making a winning debut in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at the Curragh this afternoon.
The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt went to post 9/4 joint favourite on his debut and was bounced out at the head of affairs by Ryan Moore in the six-furlong heat.
The son of Kodiac was asked for an effort passing the two furlong pole and was a willing partner for Moore.
Fellow market leader Castle Star came with a strong surge inside the final furlong but couldn't find a way past Glountaune, who stuck his head out gamely to record a neck success.
Glounthaune, running in the colours of Evie Stockwell, cost 350,000 guineas as a yearling and is from the family of Irish Derby winner Santiago.
“He’s a nice horse and we’ve always liked him. He’ll go for a winners’ race now and then maybe look at Ascot," said O'Brien.
“He gets six well and looks like he’ll get seven."
(Quotes by Alan Magee)
