More Group I Success for Galileo Sire Sons

Tara Madgwick - Saturday June 29
Galileo's myriad of sire sons have been stepping up this year with his Epsom Derby winning son Ruler of the World featuring overnight at The Curragh in Ireland where his three year-old filly Iridessa won the Group I Pretty Polly Stakes.

Galileo sire sons have been stepping up this yearTrained by Joseph O'Brien, Iridessa was too strong for Classy four year-old Galileo mare Magic Wand in winning the 1m2f contest by more than two lengths.

A Group I winner of the Newmarket Fillies Mile at her last run as a two year-old, Iridessa has taken a little while to find her best form this year.

"She had good form last year and ran well at Newmarket and here last time. She loved the step up in trip and Wayne [Lordan] gave her a fantastic ride - the race worked out lovely for her. It was a huge performance in a very strong race. We were confident of a good run and everyone at home felt she was as good as she has been all year. I'd say it would make sense to come back here for the Oaks next, we'll finalise our plan in a week's time or so," said Joseph O'Brien.

Iridessa is the best of three winners from Danehill mare Senta's Dream, a daughter of US Group I winner Starine.

Iridessa is one of 40 Group I winners bred on the world renowned nick between champion sires Galileo and Danehill, with other notable success for the nick this year including Epsom Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck, champion Australian three year-old The Autumn Sun and Royal Ascot G1 winners Circus Maximus and Watch Me.

Galileo has limited numbers of sons at stud in Australia with Coolmore offering Churchill (IRE) and Adelaide (IRE) and Swettenham Stud presenting Highland Reel (IRE).


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