O’BRIEN SOVS IT TO ‘EM

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TEN SOVEREIGNS was slashed in price for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas after a mighty performance at the Curragh yesterday.

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He maintained his unbeaten record with a dominant display in the John Sisk & Son Round Tower Stakes.

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Just seven days on from making a striking winning debut, Aidan O’Brien had no concerns about plunging the No Nay Never colt into Group Three company. ★

Sent off the heavilybacked 1-3 favourite, Donnacha O’Brien knew he was on the best horse and kept things simple. ★

At the head of affairs he was the last off the bridle before putting the race to bed after quickening up with a furlong to run.

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Just as he did last weekend, the most impressive aspect of his win was the ease with which he put distance between himself and the rest, and he pulled clear to beat Bruce Wayne, who was sixth in the same maiden as the winner. ★

Paddy Power immediately cut the winner to 7-1 for next year’s Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. ★

Aidan O’Brien said: “He would have learned more today as he followed horses, so that was great. Donnacha was very happy with him. ★

“He travels strong and has a lot of speed. He got there and opened up.

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“At least now he’s going to the Middle Park after having had two runs. He should have enough experience. We’ll look forward to that now.”