Howard Johnson is targeting Royal Ascot success with South Central following an impressive debut win at Carlisle.

Willie Murphy, who trains near the Curragh in County Kildare, ended a lean spell when Beechside made the long trip from Ireland to Newcastle pay off with victory in the CPD Distribution Maiden Stakes.

Kylkenny has returned home after recording his 21st career success in the £10,000 Littlewoods Betdirect Handicap at Southwell yesterday.