TDN RISING STARS

October 21, 2009 - NAVAN, Race 0, Mdn, EUR €15,500, 1m, sf

Flying Cross (Ire), C, 2009, by Sadler's Wells

1st Dam: Ramruma (Hwt. Older Mare-GB at 11-14f, MG1SW-GB, G1SW-Ire, $833,123), by Diesis (GB)
2nd Dam: Princess Of Man (Ire), by Green God (Ire)
3rd Dam: White Legs (GB), by

Owner: Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor
Breeder: Southern Bloodstock
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

Aidan O'Brien has dominated this maiden in recent times and saddled subsequent G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud and G1 Irish Derby winner Fame and Glory (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}) to win the trainer's fifth straight renewal last year. O'Brien was responsible for five of this season's field and Flying Cross, the choice of retained rider Johnny Murtagh, bettered an Oct. 7 debut fourth at Gowran Park by overcoming greenness to win this second go in ultimately convincing fashion. He raced in a close fourth after the opening exchanges and was gathered together for his bid with three furlongs remaining. Taking time to find his stride once angled off the rail approaching the final furlong, the 4-6 favorite swept by Brazilian Beauty (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) with 150 yards to go and lengthened clear of that rival in impressive style to register a first success. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, €11,486.