Dermot Weld's Melbourne Cup hope Profound Beauty has been btn into 2nd place in the Grp 1 2800m Curragh Cup in Ireland. The mare, who ran 5th in the 2008 Melbourne Cup, had every chance but found 5/1 chance Tactic too strong in the final 200m. Profound Beauty was sent out a hot favorite at 9/10 ($1.90). The At The Races website says: 'Chased leaders in 3rd, closed travelling well from before straight, ridden to challenge and on terms over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
Dermot Weld's Melbourne Cup hope Profound Beauty has been btn into 2nd place in the Grp 1 2800m Curragh Cup in Ireland. The mare, who ran 5th in the 2008 Melbourne Cup, had every chance but found 5/1 chance Tactic too strong in the final 200m. Profound Beauty was sent out a hot favorite at 9/10 ($1.90). The At The Races website says: 'Chased leaders in 3rd, closed travelling well from before straight, ridden to challenge and on terms over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong.' Only 5 ran in the race. Profound Beauty carried 9st 11lbs (62.5kgs).