Starspangledbanner Filly Captures Maiden Win

Kensington Lane (2f Starspangledbanner - Almost Always, by Galileo) claimed a first success when easily winning at Gowran Park on Tuesday.

The Donnacha O'Brien-trained filly had finished a close-up second on her last two starts and went one better under Gavin Ryan for a five-length victory. Jojo's Legacy (by Australia) finished in third.

Ryan said: "She’s been improving away slowly and I suppose her first run was a bit of a write off, as she was very green. Then she went to Down Royal, she had a good look when she got there and was just collared by a horse of Joseph [O’Brien’s] that has won again since.

“Her form is rock solid and she was entitled to do that. I was able to use her experience on a track that it does count and quickened up smartly. There is a bit more improvement in her.

“I think with racing she’s going to get a little bit further but she’s not shy of speed all the same. She’s a high cruiser and can quicken off it so she’s versatile.”

Kensington Lane was bred by the Almost Always Partnership.