Impressive debut winner Great Barrier Reef maintained his unbeaten record with a commanding performance in the Kilkea Castle Marble Hill Stakes, whilst also making it two two on the day for Ballydoyle, with stablemate Sun Goddess having bolted up in the opening maiden.

Sent off 8/15 favourite for the Group 3 won by Albert Einstein last year, the chesnut dwelt slightly in the stalls and was settled at the back of the field by Ryan Moore, while Wayne Lordan blazed a trail out on front aboard stablemate Carry The Flag.