YET more evidence of the strength of the Ger Lyons two-year-old team was supplied by the Debutante and Moyglare Stakes entry French Rain (3/1) who made a winning debut in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. The daughter of Siyouni did everything quite nicely for Colin Keane throughout this six-furlong event and without being subjected to strong pressure, asserted nicely over the last furlong to see off her experienced market rival Blissful by one and three-quarter lengths.

“She was very professional but she will improve plenty for the run and we liked her at home. We’ve a good bunch of fillies and she’s up there with them. She’ll improve for a longer trip too,” reported the trainer’s brother, Shane.