DECLAN McDonogh was the star of the show as Laytown staged their annual meeting on the beach yesterday.

Declan McDonogh was the star of the show as Laytown staged their annual meeting on the beach near Dublin.

Connections of Short Dance hope she can successfully step up to Classic company following her wide-margin win at York last week.

Confidential Lady, runner-up in the Stan James 1000 Guineas, is among 22 confirmations for the Boylesports-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday.

Aidan O’Brien has opted to keep Beauty Bright and Kamarinskaya at home for their Classic trial.