APPRENTICE Ronan Whelan, delighted by his Irish Derby Day triumph on Moran Gra on Sunday, struck again when Gra Geal Mo Chroi justified favouritism in the Sligo Claiming Race in Sligo last night - providing trainer Ausin Leahy with a welcome success.

OUT of luck on sixth-placed Akdarena in the Investec Oaks at Epsom, Kevin Manning’s dash to the Curragh last night proved worthwhile when Irish Derby-bound Carraiglawn landed the listed Silver Stakes.

RED Moloney bounced back to winning form when landing the listed Ulster Bank Carlingford Stakes at Dundalk last night and will be aimed at the Melbourne Cup next year.

ALPINE EAGLE continued Jessica Harrington’s rich vein of form when slamming his two rivals in the featured €20,000 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F.Race at Ballinrobe last night.