Romantic Proposal

Romantic Proposal put up a nice performance to win the fillies’ seven-furlong maiden. Always travelling well for Declan McDonogh, just behind the front rank, she showed a nice turn of foot on the run to the furlong marker. She hit the front a furlong out, and she stretched all the way to the line, putting over a length between herself and Lovee Dovee, who in turn came nicely away from the rest of the field.

It was a nice performance from Eddie Lynam’s filly. She showed a smart turn of foot and a willing attitude, and she appeared to win with at least a little more than the bare winning margin in hand. Unraced as a juvenile, this was her fifth run, and it was her best yet. She may have appreciated the drop down from a mile to seven furlongs. The handicapper raised her by 3lb to a mark of 71, and she would be of interest in a handicap off that type of mark. She has lots of scope to progress, and she handles easy ground well, which should be an asset as we move into the autumn.

Cork, 1^st September 2019