The Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle was the feature event on yesterday’s high-class mixed programme at Tipperary, and Plinth, carrying the colours of the eponymous three-time Champion Hurdler, and also trained by Aidan O’Brien, caused a minor upset when landing the spoils.

Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen combined to steal the show with a treble last night at Tipperary, headed by Tested’s second consecutive success in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Fairy Bridge Stakes.

Dermot Weld’s Tested cruised to victory in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary last night.

War Envoy bids to further enhance his reputation in the Alfred Nobel Rochestown Stakes on a high-class card at Naas today.

John Oxx is praying the rain stays away from the Curragh to allow My Titania to get her shot at Classic glory in tomorrow’s Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas.