2nd-MLF, €25,000, Debutantes, 6-29, 2yo, c/g, 6fT, 1:13.70, gd.
+NORTH THUNDER (FR) (c, 2, Invincible Spirit {Ire}–Precocious Star {Ire} {SW-Eng}, by Bold Fact), sent off the 1-2 favourite, was settled in second off the steady early gallop before being asked to extend passing the quarter pole. Soon in front, the €250,000 ARQAUG yearling lengthened clear despite exhibiting greenness to win by 4 1/2 lengths from Solemare (Ire) (Soldier of Fortune {Ire}). The smart dam is a half-sister to the GI E. P. Taylor S. heroine Lahaleeb (Ire) (Redback {GB}), who also captured the G2 Rockfel S. and G3 Fred Darling S. and was second in the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas. From the extended family of the sires Entrepreneur (GB), Virtual (GB) and Iceman (GB), she has a yearling filly by Pivotal (GB). Lifetime Record: 1 start, 1 win, €12,500. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Al Shaqab Racing; B-G.B. Partnership (FR); T-Andre Fabre.
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