Havana Anna repeats Naas success

Donnacha O’Brien and stable jockey Ryan completed a double when Irish 2,000 Guineas fifth Comanche Brave justified 4-7 favouritism in the VEI Global Race

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 - 20:56

John Ryan

A six-length winner of her maiden over course and distance last time, the Donnacha O’Brien-trained Havana Anna followed-up when registering a clearcut victory in the listed Arqana Irish EBF Marwell Stakes in Naas.

Ridden by Gavin Ryan, the 6-4 favourite tracked a strong pace set by market rival Cardiff By The Sea before edging ahead a furlong and a half from home and drawing clear to beat Ipanema Queen by three and a half lengths.

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