THE PENTAGON showcased his classic credentials for next season by winning the Group 3 JRA Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown.

Aidan O'Brien's colt was already ante-post favourite with some firms for the Investec Derby before he was sent on his way the 4/11 favourite for this seven-furlong contest, and he did not disappoint as he followed up an eight-and-a-half-length Curragh maiden success with a solid victory under Ryan Moore.