Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 23, 2019 Journalists Share Posted August 23, 2019 Impressive when breaking her maiden with real authority over seven furlongs at the Galway festival Aug. 2, the Niarchos Family’s Alpine Star (Ire) (Sea the Moon {Ger}) got up late to deny Petite Mustique (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in a thrilling finale to The Curragh’s G2 Debutante S. on Friday. Tracking the early pace carved out by TDN Rising Star and stablemate Windracer (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), the 2-1 second favourite who is a half-sister to Alpha Centauri (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) allowed Petite Mustique first run but reeled in the Ballydoyle representative in the final yards to score by a short head, with Soul Search (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}) 3/4 of a length away in third. ALPINE STAR (IRE), 126, f, 2, Sea The Moon (Ger)–Alpha Lupi (Ire), by Rahy.1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN; 1ST GROUP WIN. O/B-Niarchos Family (IRE); T-Jessica Harrington; J-Shane Foley. €67,850. Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-1, €81,600. *1/2 to Alpha Centauri (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), Hwt. 3yo-Eur, Eng, Fr & Ire at 7-9.5f, MG1SW-Eng, G1SW-Fr & Ire, $1,639,990; and Tenth Star (Ire) (Dansili {GB}), SW & GSP-Ire, GSP-Eng. The post Sea the Moon’s Half To Alpha Centauri Wins the Debutante appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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