THE Sir Michael Stoute-trained Integral heads a strong overseas entry who stood their ground this week for the Group 1 Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday, September 13th.

Feature race on the day is the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes on what is the first leg of the inaugural Irish Champions Weekend. The two-day festival concludes at the Curragh on Sunday, September 14th when there are three Group 1 races scheduled.