High
Chaparral's Group I winning son Free Eagle (IRE) shuttled for three seasons to
Cornerstone Stud and produced his first winner in Ireland overnight with a stylish Leopardstown
success for Justifier.
Trained by Ger Lyons, two year-old colt Justifer coasted clear for an easy
length win in the seven furlong maiden and is held in high regard by his
trainer.
"Justifier is a lovely horse and there should be huge improvement going forward
with him because I have been quite tender with my two-year-olds this season,"
Lyons said.
A 60,000 guinea purchase from the Goffs Orby Sale, Justifier is the third winner
from Pale Orchid, a half-sister by Invincible Spirit to Group I winner Kew
Gardens from Group I winner Chelsea Rose.
Free Eagle had 19 yearlings sell in Australia this year for up to $250,000 and
has three weanlings to be offered at the Inglis Great Southern Weanling Sale by
Cornerstone Stud. Click
here to see them.