Dylan Browne McMonagle rode five winners at the Curragh on Saturday.

His haul included the first four races on the card, the highlight being his win aboard Green Empress (11/4) in the Group 2 Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly had run into Sun Goddess on each of her first two starts, finishing second both times and getting to within three-quarters of a length in the Airlie Stud Stakes on her most recent outing.

But she finally got her head in front at the third time of asking after being delivered fast and late, gaining a neck victory over stablemate Dancing Destiny.

The highly touted and well-backed 4/6 favourite Alpha lacked a turn of foot in the closing stages, finishing a close-up third.

“Her form has worked out very well and Dylan gave her a lovely ride,” said O’Brien.

“I’m really delighted for Prince Faisal to be able to be here. To win the Debutante is very special for us and for him.”

Green Empress is now set for a step up to Group 1 level.

O’Brien added: “She had a bit of a setback after her last run so we thought that fitness-wise she probably would need the race today.

“She’ll probably come back here for the Moyglare.”

McMonagle told Racing TV: “That was exceptional and she is a very exciting filly. Once I got out she responded so well.

“She has hit the line well and is definitely very exciting for her connections. She has always showed us plenty and we thought the seven furlongs would suit.

“Hopefully she has a bright future. She has loads of speed and gets the seven furlongs well, so the Moyglare would be a good fit for her.”

Three of the rider's other four winners on the day were also trained by Joseph O'Brien. They began the day by winning the opening seven-furlong maiden with Monogram, a newcomer by Kingman who carries the colours of Juddmonte. Sent off at 4/6, the colt only won by a short-head but showed a lot of talent to get his head in front, having come from the rear of the field.