Dermot Weld predicted a bright future for Cairdeas after the colt's impressive victory at Naas yesterday.
The son of Darshaan cruised home by four lengths in a 15-runner 10-furlong maiden on just his second start.
Weld said: "That was very pleasing and the Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh on 1000 Guineas day (May 23rd) is the logical progression for him.
"He is still immature and has a little of physical improvement to make. When he fills into his frame he could be a very good horse although he will not want it firm."
The feature Woodland Stakes, a Listed race, over six furlongs went to Kevin Prendergast's Abunawwas, who short-headed Rae Guest's charge Millybaa.
"He'll probably go for the same Group Three race he won at Leopardstown last year - the Ballycorus Stakes over seven furlong on June 9th," said Prendergast.
"We may go to France as well as he settled well and he should get a mile on round track."
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