A day to remind us of all we've been missing - Irish racing roars back at Naas

More Beautiful (Seamie Heffernan) winning the opening race.Naas Racecourse.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 08.06.2020

And they're off: racing returns in Ireland as More Beautiful routs her rivals in the 5f openerCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Many people have delighted at life taking a slower pace during Covid-19's lockdown, but Monday's sprinting feast at Naas saw Irish racing roar back to life with a brilliant card that reminded us all of what we've been missing.

There may be significant changes to how we now operate, but – rest assured – Jessica Harrington's juveniles are still winning maidens and the Ballydoyle conveyor belt of top-notch talent is still rolling on relentlessly.

Monday's results

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Published on 8 June 2020inReports

Last updated 21:17, 8 June 2020

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