STEINBECK, having mixed it with the best without much success since the start of the campaign, outclassed the opposition in the Vincent O’Brien Ruby Stakes at Killarney last night.

DERMOT WELD can start the final two days of the Galway Festival in style this afternoon by landing the opening Jockeys’ Association Maiden Hurdle with Gentleman Jeff.

MASTERCRAFTSMAN came through his Breeders Cup prep successfully at Dundalk last night, outclassing his ten rivals in the Group 3 Diamond.

CRANKY Corner might be part of Willie Mullins’ team for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham following a smooth success in the Welcome To 2009 Pro-Am Flat Race at Fairyhouse yesterday.