Nimbostratus wins The National Defense Maiden

The third race in the INS Stallions Summer Series took place at Navan racecourse on Friday evening with Nimbostratus, 2YO daughter of Wootten Bassett  winning The National Defense Irish EBF  Fillies maiden for trainer Ger Lyons and Owners S Jones & D Spratt & Mrs L Lyons & N Greenhalgh.

Out of the Invincible Spirit mare Bahama Spirit, sister to 2yo winner Brazilian Spirit, half-sister to Group 3 winner Brazilian Bride, Nimbostratus was bred by Laundry Cottage Stud in England who have won a nomination to National Defense for the 2021 breeding season.

National Defense will have his first yearlings at the upcoming sales in the autumn and first two year olds to run in 2021. 

The final race in the INS Stallions Summer Series now moves to Leopardstown racecourse  where Decorated Knight will sponsor the 2YO Fillies maiden on 23rd July..