Jim Bolger reports Dawn Approach to be fully recovered from a setback and on course for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Dermot Weld’s described the result as “very appropriate” after Voleuse De Coeurs landed the listed Vintage Crop Stakes in convincing style in Navan yesterday.

Galileo’s Choice justified 9/4 favouritism in the Ballyroan Stakes in Leopardstown last night, recording his second win at Group 3 level and confirming himself on course for the Irish St. Leger next month, with the Melbourne Cup looming as another possible target.

Classy hurdler Steps To Freedom proved the equine star of yesterday’s action in Dundalk, defying top-weight of 10-3 and justifying strong support in the two-mile Boylesports.com Handicap to spark a double for trainer Jessica Harrington and Fran Berry.

JOHNNY Murtagh completed a superb treble at Leopardstown last night, highlighted by Cabaret’s convincing, all-the-way win in the featured, Group 3 Silver Flash Stakes.