Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Ger in 2,000 boost
GER LYONS and Colin Keane enjoyed a nice boost ahead of today’s Irish 2,000 Guineas as they hit a double at Gowran yesterday. The duo team up with favourite Siskin in the Curragh Classic and his work partner Bucky Larson (7-2 favourite) came out on top in the Support The Irish Injured Jockeys Handicap to complete a brace for Lyons’ team. The winning handler’s brother Shane said: “He is a brilliant workhorse and is a work companion for Siskin. “The big worry was the seven-furlong trip today, but the watered ground played to his strengths and he deserved that.” Maker Of Kings had earlier triumphed on his debut for Lyons in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. Placed on all four runs at two for Gordon Elliott, Maker Of Kings (7-2) held the challenge of Ming Warrior by three-quarters of a length. “Seven furlongs is as sharp as he wants, but the secret is ground for him. He’d appreciate more ease,” said Shane Lyons. “There are plenty of options for him and he could step up to a mile next and will eventually go a mile and a quarter.” Trainer Denis Hogan sent out his third winner since racing resumed on Monday as Mulzamm (15-2) grabbed the first division of the Download The Boylesports App Handicap by a short head in the hands of Joe Doyle. The second division went to Henry de Bromhead’s Annexation while Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley kept up their strong run of form with Bella Brazil (5-1) in the Play Golf At Gowran Park Handicap.