Adam Kirby rode his first winner for new boss Clive Cox when Pearly Wey produced a 40-1 shock in the opening Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Maiden Stakes at Newmarket.

Lambourn trainer Brian Meehan enjoyed a bumper pay-day when he saddled Johnny The Fish to win the £300,000 (€443,000) St Leger Yearling Stakes at Doncaster.

Gallery Girl produced a battling performance to hold off 4-6 chance Mr Sandicliffe and land the opening race at Haydock Park today.

Eoghan O’Neill is praying for good ground at Newbury on Saturday for his Weatherbys Super Sprint runner Always Hopeful.