Joseph O'Brien in exalted company as double brings up first seasonal century

Joseph O'Brien brought up the first domestic seasonal century of his career with a double, becoming the first trainer other than his father to do so since Jim Bolger and Dermot Weld achieved the feat in 1994.

Zoffany three-year-old Royal Blend, the even-money favourite, initiated the double with a clearcut success. Her breakthrough at the eighth attempt under Dylan Browne McMonagle confirmed her ability to handle testing ground.

Shane Crosse: enjoying his best season in Ireland numericallyCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Dante's Pass brought up the double in the 7f conditions race and there was plenty to be impressed by considering his inexperience against older rivals. Partnered by Shane Crosse, the 9-2 shot followed up his debut win at Listowel 16 days earlier to make it two from two.

Newcomer Allihies causes 50-1 upset

There was a shock result in the 7f juvenile maiden when the Kevin Coleman-trained Allihies ran out a commanding winner at 50-1 on his debut under Emmet McNamara. His defeat of 10-1 chance De Vega's Warrior resulted in a Tote Exacta payout of €3,035.78.

Coleman told Racing TV: "We got him from the breeze-ups, having come from Denis O'Flynn's Old Carhue Stud. We've had success there with Queens Carriage and when we saw he wasn't sold [at £23,000] we did a deal.

"He's done everything right at home but his draw [in stall 16] on testing ground was an unknown. We thought he'd be in the first five – he has a great engine."

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