Curragh king Channon seeks more Classic glory with Harlequeen

Harlequeen: bidding for a first Pattern race victory in the Give Thanks Stakes

Trainer's Queen out to boost fine track record

Harlequeen, who finished third behind Minding and Architecture in the Investec Oaks, represents Mick Channon, who has enjoyed many victories at the Curragh, most notably with Samitar in the 2012 Irish 1,000 Guineas. This season Channon has had two winners from three runners at the track.

British champion jockey Silvestre de Sousa, who has ridden Harlequeen in all of her four races to date, will be bidding for a first Irish Classic success.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 15 July 2016inIreland

Last updated 16:00, 15 July 2016

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