New Bidder and Orewa win valuable Curragh prizes on Irish Champions Weekend

News of the pick of the rest of the action from the Curragh on the second day of Longines Irish Champions Weekend.

New Bidder struck for North Yorkshire trainer David Barron to pick up a valuable prize at the Curragh in the shape of the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund "Bold Lad" Sprint Handicap.

Third in the Bronze Cup at Ayr last season, the five-year-old had been without a win in six tries this term but put that right with a half-length success from Intisaab in the hands of Graham Gibbons.

The 22-1 winner could turn out quickly for this year's Ayr meeting.

Barron said: "He was touched off in a few good ones this year, and it's nice to get one. He (Gibbons) was cool and you need a bit of luck in these races now and again.

"If he comes home all right he could go to Ayr next week. I don't think he will get into the Gold Cup, so he may go for the Silver."

There was more success for the British raiding party as Brian Ellison's Orewa (14/1) landed a valuable prize in the Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes.

The son of first season sire in Helmet made the most of his high draw in 10 and was soon to the fore, a tactic that stood him in good stead as he drew two lengths clear of the field.

Hot favourite Medicine Jack had to break from stall four which may well have made the difference as he found trouble when switched to the inside before finishing well when switched back to the outside.

The 11/8 shot was third, a nose behind Barron's Wick Powell.

Chris Hayes, the winning rider, told www.irishracing.com: "Everything went to plan but I got there far too soon and he idled in front. He's a smashing horse."

The closing Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 'Northfields' Handicap capped off a decent weekend for the bookmakers with the first five home returned between 20/1 and 25/1.

Victory went the way of Maudlin Magdalen (25/1) in a thrilling finish which saw the first seven home covered by little more than a length.

Trainer Donal Kinsella said: "I didn't expect her to get in today and was looking at Listowel.

"The young lad (Sean Davis) was under strict instructions not to hit her, and he was very balanced and gave her a good ride.                   

"We might try to get some black type with her in a Group Three at Gowran Park next Sunday."