Fallen Angel Justifies Favouritism in Matron Stakes

Fallen Angel justifies favouritism in Matron Stakes

Fallen Angel made it back-to-back Group One victories with a battling performance to go one better than 12 months ago in the Coolmore America 'Justify' Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

Wathnan's Fallen Angel Battles To Matron Glory

Wathnan's Fallen Angel (Too Darn Hot) loves nothing more than a trip overseas for a big prize and the grey was in the winning mood again on Saturday in Leopardstown's G1 Coolmore America Justify Matron Stakes. Fresh from regaining her mojo in Deauville's Prix Rothschild last month, the Moyglare and Irish Guineas winner who had been second to Porta Fortuna in this 12 months ago outstayed Exactly (Frankel) in the run to the line to prevail by half…

Fallen Angel to shine brightest in Matron Stakes

ALONGSIDE the showpiece Group One Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday, the Group One Matron Stakes (4.25pm) headlines the supporting card for the Irish Champions Festival opener. Run over a mile, it’s attracted a good field of 11 fillies and mares and looks a good betting heat with World Pool in operation. There are just the two previous Group One winners in here in Cercene and FALLEN ANGEL, and it’s the latter I fancy. Karl Burke’…