Fairy Godmother swoops late for Sprint success
Albany Stakes next on the agenda for Aidan O’Brien’s filly.
Fairy Godmother came from last to first to book her ticket to Royal Ascot in the Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas. Odds-on backers had their fingers burnt after the Night Of Thunder filly was beaten into second place by the reopposing Sparkling Sea on her racecourse debut three weeks ago and she was a 6-5 favourite to take her revenge in the rematch. Given a patient ride by Ryan Moore, Fairy Godmother quickened up smartly from the rear of the six-strong field to throw down her challenge fast and late and this time she proved a neck too strong for Sparkling Sea, with California Dreamer close up behind in third.The LATE show! 🔵🟠
Fairy Godmother scorches home late to land the Group 3 Fillies Sprint Stakes and complete a treble on the card for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore. The daughter of Night Of Thunder is 5/1 for the Albany Stakes.@coolmorestud | @IrishEBF_ | @NaasRacecourse pic.twitter.com/Osk9EboUyO— Racing TV (@RacingTV) May 19, 2024
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