All options open to impressive Indian Maharaja

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Indian Maharaja confirmed the promise of his impressive debut success at Gowran Park when justifying 30/100 favouritism in the listed Coolmore Canford Cliffs 2-Y-0 Stakes in Tipperary last night.

The son of Galileo and Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Again, was shaken up to lead before the furlong-pole before being driven clear by Joseph O’Brien to beat Jim Bolger’s promising debutante Ceisteach by three lengths.

The winning rider was full of praise for the Ballydoyle colt, explaining: “He’s a lovely colt, still very green. He learned from his first run and learned more today. He relaxed well and, when I gave him a flick, he quickened up well before I eased him down near the finish.”