Dr Zempf put himself in line for a Classic tilt with victory in the Ballylinch Stud ‘Red Rocks’ 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes at Leopardstown.
Always held in high regard by trainer Ger Lyons, the Dark Angel colt just missed out on a Group One in the Phoenix Stakes and while down the field on his final juvenile start in the Middle Park, he was only beaten less than three lengths.
Colin Keane was soon tracking Ryan Moore as Glounthaune took them along, and the well-backed 11-10 favourite hit the front a furlong and a half out.
The Acropolis finished strongly to get within half a length, but there was much to like about how the winner went about his business on his first try beyond six furlongs. Betfair and Paddy Power went 33-1 from 50s about his chance in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas.
Lyons said: “There should be plenty of impro …
- April 3, 2022
