The Major General and Michael Hussey (second right)© Photo Healy Racing
Aidan O'Brien tasted Classic success at Epsom when Minding won the Oaks and enjoyed a Leopardstown five-timer highlighted by the victory of Order Of St George in the Seamus & Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg Stakes.
The 2-7 favourite, officially the best stayer in the world in 2015, raced in fourth of the five-runner field as Fact Or Folklore tried to pinch a break out in front.
Once Donnacha O'Brien got him on an even keel, Order Of St George picked up the leader in taking fashion before striding out to a four-and-a-half-length triumph which will have put him spot-on for the Ascot Gold Cup.
O'Brien dominated proceedings in the King George V Cup, although perhaps not in the order most expected.< Claudio Monteverdi was sent off the 11-8 favourite but he had to settle for second, half a length behind 11-1 shot The Major General ridden by Michael Hussey, with Lieutenant General third.
The Ballydoyle handler also saddled the one-two-three in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden, all with previously unraced juveniles.< War Decree the 2-1 favourite collared long-time leader Orderofthegarter a furlong from the finish and saw his race out well to score by a length and a half, with Sir Edward Landseer a fair way back in third.
Team O'Brien followed up when Cocaktoo Island (5-2) made it third-time lucky in the William Fry Maiden.
Donnacha O'Brien, who enjoyed a three-timer, dictated terms to suit himself and left enough in the tank to keep Crafted Jewel a length and a half at bay.
The Aidan O'Brien five-timer was completed by Udogo (11-2) landing the Grant Thornton Apprentice Handicap in the hands of Ana O'Brien.
There were three locked together at the head of affairs as the Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap reached a thrilling climax, and Beechmount Whisper (7-1) got the verdict over Primal Snow and Specific Gravity
