TDN RISING STARS

October 8, 2008 - NAVAN, Race , Mdn, EUR €17,000, 1m, 15.4500

Malibu Bay, C, 2008, by El Prado (Ire)

1st Dam: Favorite Funtime (GISW-US, $507,900), by Seeking the Gold
2nd Dam: Promising Girl, by Youth
3rd Dam: Beaufield, by

Owner: Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
Breeder: Betty L & Larry Mabee
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

Malibu Bay was sent off at 7-1 in the maiden won by stable companion Soldier of Fortune (Ire) two years ago and broke well before settling behind the early leaders against the rail. Traveling strongly when pulled out to challenge Ard Na Greine (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) at the top of the stretch, the $750,000 KEESEP yearling gained a slight edge at the quarter pole and outgamed that experienced rival as they pulled clear in the drive to the line to win by 3/4 lengths. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, Eu11,747.