It’s a brilliant rule, heightening the drama within the sport and the sport within the drama, and it’s a rule that not only cost Bondi Beach the St Leger but also robbed Jack Hobbs of the Derby, Storm The Stars the Irish Derby and Kingfisher the Gold Cup.

Aidan O’Brien’s Words is the new kid on the block in the Group One Irish Oaks at The Curragh.

Curvy and Covert Love are significant additions to the field for Saturday's Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh.

David Wachman is hoping Curvy can continue on an upward trajectory as she gears up for the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh on July 18.

Royal Ascot proved to be a showcase for Ireland, with Irish trainers equalling last year’s record of eight winners and Irish-bred horses recording an awesome 14 wins, almost half of the 30 races over the five days.