Double delight for Keane at Tipperary as Evening Saigon stakes Royal Ascot claim 

The first leg of the double came in the opening race, the Tipperary Races Claimer, aboard the Jack Davison-trained Come On The Lads

PULLING CLEAR: Evening Saigon and Colin Keane win the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race. Picture: Healy Racing 

Five-time champion jockey Colin Keane recorded an early double on Tuesday’s card in Tipperary, a brace which included the night’s most valuable race, the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race, aboard newcomer Evening Saigon.

Michael O’Callaghan’s debutant, a recent purchase for 160,000 guineas, was heavily supported in the market and began the process of repaying his purchase price with a good effort. Runner-up Kilmood Susan ran around a bit, but the winner was nicely on top at the line and should only improve, perhaps when stepped up in trip.