JOHN KIELY’S Oneeightofamile, whose previous claim to fame was winning a Dundalk bumper, could hardly have been more impressive in the Lynch and Partners’ (Solicitors) Maiden at Clonmel last night.

A trio of Aidan O’Brien-trained three-year-olds are to retire to Coolmore Stud to join the already-announced newcomers High Chaparral, Hawk Wing and Choisir.

THE consistent Kurbaan, representing the very much in-form Kevin Prendergast, can land the Beech Median Auction Race at Fairyhouse this evening.

The Irish breeding industry suffered a huge blow yesterday when top sire Danehill was fatally injured in an accident at Coolmore Stud.

MICHAEL KINANE will do duty for Ballydoyle in France on Sunday, rather than partner Brian Boru in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.