Adaay to call the tune in Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh

David Metcalf | July 16, 2016

Adaay holds all the aces in Minstrel Stakes

Adaay returned to form when runner-up last time out and can go one better to land the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes on an excellent Sunday card at the Curragh (15.05).

The William Haggas trained colt had some very smart form to his name last season when winning three times, and two of those successes came in the grade.

In the first of those Adaay ran on strongly from off the pace to beat Limato in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock.

The runner-up is a very smart sort who pulverised a top class field in the Group 1 July Cup when last seen in action and the form reads very well in the context of this contest.

Although Adaay failed to sparkle in his first two starts this season, the stable is now in much better form and the four-year-old put in a much improved effort in a Group 3 at Newmarket last month when going down by just a head to Breton Rock.

That was a huge step back in the right direction and if building on it this looks a nice opportunity for Adaay to get back on the winning trail.

Byron bidding for repeat success

Gordon Lord Byron triumphed in the race 12 months ago when scoring easily by 3 1/2 lengths and looks sure to make a bold bid to retain his crown.