Recital strikes winning chord at Leopardstown

Recital strengthened his Classic claims with victory in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown.

Giving Kieren Fallon a comeback win for the Aidan O’Brien stable, the heavily-backed 1-2 favourite led two furlongs out and shot clear from stablemates Memphis Tennessee and Regent Street.

The winner hung quite badly in the closing stages and was eased down by Fallon near the finish when victory was assured.