< Brooch bridged the gap to Listed company with victory in the Vincent O'Brien Ruby Stakes at Killarney.

Dermot Weld's filly got off the mark at the first attempt at the Galway Festival and was sent off the 8-11 favourite to confirm that big impression.

She appeared to be struggling when Colour Blue kicked for home over a quarter of a mile out, but she eventually hit top gear and got her head in front in the final 100 yards before crossing the line a length ahead of the staying-on Akira

Brooch's stable companion Postulation arrived at the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden as the most experienced in the line-up and that told as he outbattled Archangel Raphael

The runner-up appeared set for a successful debut when taking the lead inside the final furlong, but the 1-3 favourite dug deep and got back up by a neck.

Joseph O'Brien steered Australia to a brilliant success in the Juddmonte International and is due to return to York to partner Venus De Milo in Thursday's Yorkshire Oaks, but the fleeting return to home soil proved worthwhile when Red Rocks Point landed the Ladbrokes Race.

Some frustrating types crossed swords in the Mosscontrol.ie Apprentice Handicap, but 6-4 market leader Henson benefited from Connor King's positive tactics and made all to beat the newcomer Salariaq by three lengths.

Gary Carroll brought Miller Beach with a well-timed challenge to claim the spoils in the Cliffords Groundcare Limited Handicap.

The 6-1 shot was up 5lb for his Naas success earlier in the month, but he proved himself on the upgrade by hitting the front just after the furlong pole and he kept going to account for Amazing Star by half a length.

Galway runner-up Tahaf (5-1) went one better in the Diarmuid Cronin Electrical Handicap, while 7-1 chance Shalaman took the Bet Online At thetote.com Handicap.