September 2, 2005 - NEWMARKET, Race , Mdn, GBP £11,450, 7f, 4.2, gd/fm
1st Dam: Isla Del Rey
2st Dam: Priceless Pearl
2st Dam: Priceless Fame
Owner: Sheikh Alia Al Maktoum
Breeder: Gainsborough Farm
Trainer: Ed Dunlop
Eilean Ban finished runner-up to the promising Pure Illusion (Ire) in a course-and-distance maiden on her debut Aug. 6 and started as the 11-4 second favorite for this hotly contested race. Stalking the pace in second throughout the early stages, she appeared held as the 5-6 pick Royal Proposal (GB) (King's Best) rolled by approaching the eighth pole. Gathering herself for the final lunge, she responded to driving to edge out that rival in the shade of the spot and score by a short head. She is a full sister to L'Oiseau d'Argent, MSW-US & MSP-Eng, $296,613.
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