Words makes a perfect start

Words in the same colours as the favourite, Curlylocks made a pleasing debut to take the opening Tom Crean's Irish Lager European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden at the Curragh.

The well-bred Dansili filly was delivered down the outer by Joseph O'Brien and she went on to beat another noteworthy first-timer, Raydara by a length.

The aforementioned Curlylocks probably didn't enjoy as straightforward a run towards the inner, as Words did, and she ended up another length off them in third.

Ones for the notebook in behind are probably too numerous to mention but suffice as to say that the seven furlong event is likely one to watch more than once again.

Winning trainer Aidan O'Brien said: "She's a nice filly and we're very happy with her. The mammy was good (Moonstone, won the 2008 Irish Oaks).

"She came from a nice bit back and you'd have to be delighted with the run.

"We'll probably look for a Listed or Group race now – probably the Debutante Stakes." (GC & EM)