5 May. IRE. Oratorio E.B.F. Athasi S. G3. Curragh. 7f. Turf. 90.000 €
1.- PRIMA LUCE (K.Manning)
2.- EMILY BLAKE (P.Townend)
3.- SHE'S OUR MARK (D.Grant)


The Oratorio EBF Athasi Stakes saw an even bigger shock as 33-1 chance Prima Luce struck for Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning.

Up with the pace all the way, the daughter of Galileo just had enough left in the tank to repel fellow 33-1 shot Emily Blake by three-quarters of a length. Mick Channon’s Silver Touch was sent off the 11-4 favourite but could manage only eighth.

Unsuited by fast ground at Doncaster last September behind 1,000 Guineas runner-up Spacious, Manning's mount returned to the scene of her maiden success last August and showed her appreciation for an easy surface.

Bolger said: “I have a recollection of her working really well with Lush Lashes and I thought she had a chance. She is a late-maturing filly and could be one for next year.

“We are not in the business of broodmares and want to have a bit of fun.”

Prima Luce is a close relative of successful sire Verglas, who stands at the Irish National Stud.