Steinbeck enjoys drop in class to get off mark for the season

STEINBECK, having mixed it with the best without much success since the start of the campaign, outclassed the opposition in the Vincent O’Brien Ruby Stakes at Killarney last night.

He wasn’t disgraced in Group 1 events, the Irish 2000 Guineas and St James’ Palace at Royal Ascot, and chased home the classy Famous Name in the Group 3 Meld Stakes at Leopardstown.

Dropped down to listed company here, Steinbeck showed his appreciation and, essentially, toyed with his rivals.