Thundering Nights carries on progression to deny Albigna

Snow Fairy success could lead to even better things for Joseph O’Brien-trained filly.
Albigna had her colours lowered by Thundering Nights in the Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at the Curragh. A Group One-winning juvenile for Jessica Harrington, Albigna also ran with great credit at the Breeders’ Cup last year. Sent off favourite for the Irish 1,000 Guineas on her only start of the season, she was sixth to Peaceful in a race that has worked out well, with runner-up Fancy Blue and fifth-placed Even So being Group One winners since. Click Here For Exclusive MansionBet Promotion Off the track for 76 days and stepping up to nine furlongs for the first time, Shane Foley appeared to be travelling well enough on the even-money market leader but needed a gap and Shane Crosse was quick to ensure he got first run on Joseph O’Brien’s filly.The 7-2 chance, who was stepping up markedly in class, found the ground no problem at all as she quickened smartly, taking two lengths out of the field.
Thundering Nights stepped up in class @curraghrace and made no mistake in the G3 Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes for Joseph O’Brien and Shane Crosse pic.twitter.com/ULtEGnjCX4
— PA Racing (@PAracing) August 28, 2020
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