AIDAN O'Brien has yet another potential classic contender for 2018 on his hands after Kenya took the step up to Group 3 company in his stride in the Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown.

Just eight days on from a wide-margin Cork victory, the son of Galileo was given a positive ride by Donnacha O'Brien, who set sail for home early in the straight on the 7/4 favourite.