Riding the ever-reliable Uptown Girl, reigning Spring Tour champion Coyle proved fastest in an 18-way decider to clinch the first major win of the 2014 season in Sunday’s €2,500 feature class.

By Concorde, Linzi Johnston’s 13-year-old mare Uptown Girl has a consistent track record. Purchased as a five-year-old from Scotland, the mare has been ridden by Coyle since 2011 and they make a competitive duo.