Leopardstown maiden looks a goldmine of well-bred Galileo colts

Outstanding pedigrees on show in mile contest

Galileo: fields four of the eight runners in the Leopardstown maidenCredit: Peter Mooney

Half of the eight runners in the mile maiden that opens Thursday's card at Leopardstown (6.00) are by and, being by the multiple champion sire, all naturally boast excellent pedigrees.

, the only runner with form in the book having finished last of six when odds-on for his debut last month, was bred by Lodge Park Stud and is a sister to Oaks winner Was.

His dam Alluring Park, a Green Desert half-sister to New Approach, has been a fabulous money-spinner for her owners.

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Martin StevensBloodstock journalist

Published on 20 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 20:55, 20 July 2016

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