Smullen just needs a little luck to get going outside of Ireland

YOU would have to wonder when Pat Smullen might make the breakthrough on the international stage?

Yes, I know he won the English 2000 Guineas in 2003 on Refuse To Bend, and has had other bits and pieces along the way, but is still very much regarded as largely a domestic rider.

The thought struck me after watching Smullen give yet another magical display aboard Campfire Glow in the Debutante Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.