Johannes Brahms sent off the 5/6 favourite in a field of newcomers for the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race, just got the better of a good tussle with Tourist by half a length.

The latter was last off the bridle and led over a furlong out but the winner responded well to Seamie Heffernan ’s urgings to edge ahead inside the final 100 yards.

Aidan O’Brien trains the Siyouni colt who was a £200,000 purchase at Book 1 of the Tattersals October Yearling Sale.

Stable representative Chris Armstrong said:- “He's a smashing colt, he's got plenty of size about him and has a lot of class and speed.

“He showed a bit of greenness throughout, at home they haven't been off the bridle, and they penny hasn't dropped with this fella yet. There is a lot to like about him.

“Seamus thought he had plenty of gears for a horse his size and he cruises very well.

“We'll try and get one more run into him before Ascot and he's one to look forward to.

“We thought that trip might have been his minimum but Seamus said he's versatile, five or six and he can go up further.

“From the three home he was never really travelling, he was a bit lost, but once Seamus got him gathered up he found the line well and kept stretching out. Once the penny drops he should be lovely at any trip.”

Quotes from Gary Carson