Kinane clicks on Powerscourt

AIDAN O’BRIEN’S horses are coming to the boil just in time for a tilt at the late-season’s biggest prizes and the Ballydoyle squad struck on the opening day of York’s prestigious Ebor meeting with a one-two in the Daily Telegraph Great Voltigeur Stakes.

Powerscourt and Brian Boru may both head for the St Leger at Doncaster next month after coming home clear of their rivals in the Group Two contest.

Brian Boru, ridden by Jamie Spencer, appeared to strike the front 150 yards from the finish, but Powerscourt and stable jockey Michael Kinane rallied to regain the advantage close home and score by a neck.