Review DOWN ROYAL 21st Jun

Fantoche reverted to the Flat successfully when hanging on to the spoils in the Specsavers Ulster Derby in the hands of Willie Supple.

The 9-1 shot gave trainer Jessica Harrington some joy over timber during the winter and was last seen finishing a creditable fifth at the Punchestown Festival.

Tracking the leaders in this premier handicap, he stuck his neck out well once taking up the running and claimed a determined neck verdict, with Salute Him pipping Ragged Staff for second.

Striking Force overcame a troubled passage to land a four-timer in the William Ewart Properties Ltd Rated Race.

The 9-4 chance has recaptured his sparkle this season, but had plenty on his plate when running up the back of the leaders with less than a quarter of a mile to travel.

But Fran Berry, who is riding out of his skin at present, went for a daring gap up the rails and the move paid off because Striking Force quickened well to beat Invincible Joe by half a length.

Fresh from his big-race double at Royal Ascot, Kevin Manning maintained the winning habit on Tosach Nua in the Fonacab Auction Maiden.

An encouraging third at Gowran last time, the Jim Gorman-trained colt was sent off the 15-8 market leader and having travelled in mid-division, Manning made his move turning for home.

He quickly put daylight between himself and his rivals and cruised home two and a half lengths clear of Imprudent Miss.

Favourite-backers had more cause for celebration when Turk (7-2) stamped his authority on the Louis Roederer Champagne Handicap.

Scott Summerland led but Keagan Latham was in close attendance on Ger Lyons' gelding and given the office straightening up, he established a winning advantage and had a length and three-quarters to spare over Whatwodmyrasay at the line.

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