THE indomitable Jim Bolger stole the classic headlines at the Curragh last Saturday as Mac Swiney (100) and Poetic Flare (100) led home a Tattersalls 2000 Guineas one-two for the much-respected Coolcullen-based trainer.

The stablemates fought out a terrific finish, both restoring their reputations after disappointing slightly on their most recent outings, with runner-up Poetic Flare displaying his cast-iron constitution.