FRANCES CROWLEY, wife of Pat Smullen and sister-in-law of Aidan O’Brien, created history at the Curragh yesterday when becoming the first lady trainer to ever saddle the winner of an Irish classic.

Michael Hills believes Maids Causeway has improved for her second place in the 1000 Guineas but is not sure whether his mount will be able to reverse placings with Virginia Waters at the Curragh on Sunday.

David Wachman is planning to leave it late before making a definite decision on Damson’s participation in the Boylesports Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.

Frances Crowley believes that 1000 Guineas sixth Saoire can give her Newmarket conqueror Virginia Waters a run for her money in the Irish equivalent later this month.

Chelsea Rose landed a surprise success in the Group One Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh this afternoon as the favourites flopped.

THE Tom Hogan trained Rosnagowloge, who couldn’t win a bumper, has found his real vocation in life – jumping.