ALMOST lost among the plethora of talent on show at Ballydoyle recently, Aidan O’Brien had this to say about one of the unexposed three-year-old colts in his care, Causeway (Wootton Bassett).

“We have an eye on the [Irish Racing Writers Association] Madrid Handicap for him this weekend at Naas. He could be a Paddington-type of horse, but will stay. He won his maiden very easily second time out at the Curragh.” The Paddington reference was to the fact that this premier handicap, for which Causeway carried top-weight of 9st 12lbs, was won in 2023 by the son of Siyouni after a two-start career at two that saw him also win a maiden at the Curragh.