KIEREN FALLON, whose current tribulations have been well documented, returned to a rapturous reception after partnering Alexandrova to a smooth victory in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh yesterday.

Kieren Fallon did what he does best as he guided Alexandrova to a hugely impressive victory in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh.

Aidan O’Brien is relying on Alexandrova to give him an elusive first success in the Darley Irish Oaks on Sunday.

Galatee will face the biggest test by far of her short career when she puts her unbeaten record on the line in the Vodafone Oaks at Epsom on Friday.