The 11-strong European raiding party for the Breeders’ Cup flew into Texas late yesterday to be greeted by a stormy reception.

A total of 16 horses have been declared for Saturday’s Entenmann’s Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh - the first Irish Classic of the season.

JOHNNY MURTAGH will take over on the Pascal Bary trained Six Perfections in Sunday’s Entemann’s Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh.

KIEREN FALLON pounced to win his third Sagitta 1000 Guineas at Newmarket yesterday as Russian Rhythm showed why some rumours are best ignored.