Eziyra earmarked for Irish 1,000 after smooth success

Eziyra and Pat Smullen score a two-length win in the CL and MF Weld Park StakesCredit: Patrick McCann

Eziyra delivered in style for Dermot Weld in the Group 3 CL and MF Weld Park Stakes, named in memory of the trainer's parents.

The Aga Khan-owned filly's two-length win was Weld's first success in the 7f juvenile fillies’ event since Theoretically scored in 1999.

Weld believes the daughter of Teofilo will be a miler next season and nominated the Irish 1,000 Guineas as an early-season target.

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Tony O'HehirRacing Post Reporter

Published on 25 September 2016inReports

Last updated 18:25, 25 September 2016

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