A double on Bunairgead and Lady Wingshot for his boss Jim Bolger (who later completed a treble with Miracle Cure) proved a fitting end to the 2012 turf season for teenager Ronan Whelan, who was crowned Champion Apprentice for the first time.

Empowering landed the Sweet Mimosa Stakes for the father and son team of Joseph and Aidan O’Brien in desperate conditions at Naas last night.