Washington DC leads the charge as O'Brien and Moore dominate

Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien with Washington DC after his victory in the Phoenix Stakes

Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien with Washington DC after his victory in the Phoenix Sprint StakesCredit: Patrick McCann

It was business as usual for Aidan O'Brien on a Group 1 day at the Curragh as he and Ryan Moore combined for a 24-1 treble on an afternoon when the immense firepower at Ballydoyle's disposal was confirmed and enhanced.

It would not be wise to count out Washington DC from winning a Group 1 sprint between now and the end of the year, and Moore was seen at his very best to get him up on the line to land the Group 3 At The Races Phoenix Sprint Stakes.

The horse has to be covered up for a late challenge and Moore managed to find daylight in the nick of time, Washington DC quickening up to get there in the last stride.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 13 August 2017inReports

Last updated 19:57, 13 August 2017

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