The opener this evening at Gowran Park was won by Johnny Murtagh aboard Aidan O'Briens Born To Be King for owners Mrs John Magnier and Mrs Richard Henry.

Despite drifting out to the left during the closing stages of the race Murtagh's mount won quite snuggley in the end under hands and heels.

Murtagh who is enjoying a fantastic season is sitting second in the Irish Jockeys Championship with only one winner behind Smullen now.