A WEEK in which he carried all before him on the classic trial front, ended on a high for Aidan O’Brien as a dominant Broome made it 12 wins in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial for the Ballydoyle trainer.

Over the last few days Sir Dragonet, Circus Maximus, Anthony Van Dyck had all advanced their Epsom claims and left Broome with a hard act to follow. However, the runaway Ballysax Stakes winner produced an assured display under Donnacha O’Brien as he justified 2/5 favouritism.