The off-time was delayed by five minutes as No Needs Never unseated and was walked the rest of the way to the start. He repaid his rider Donnacha O'Brien with success in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (Plus 10 Race) at Down Royal.

At the business end for his brother Joseph, Donnacha coaxed No Needs Never (3/1) to a one length success over Cruciatus (5/4 favourite).

"He's still big and raw. Ascot just came a bit quick for him, he just wasn't ready for it but he's a horse that is going to keep improving," said the winning trainer.

"He's massive and the further into the season we go the better he is going to be.

"I think it's more a little bit of weakness (carrying his head high) and maturity more than anything. I never had to hit him today, I just pushed him out to the line.

"He travels very well and I think seven (furlongs) is ideal for him now. You could try him at a mile and he has the pace for six (furlongs). I think seven suits him."

(MG & EM)