Ryan Moore's mount Rostropovich got there in time to touch off his Ballydoyle stable companion Coat Of Arms in the Group 2 European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes at the Curragh.

A short head split them at the line and for good measure Aidan O'Brien also supplied the third home, Berkley Square.

Aidan O'Brien said: "He stayed at it well. He wasn't mad about the ground and will get further than seven.

"On better ground he'll travel better. He was a bit laboured, and the National Stakes is a possibility."

On upcoming plans the Ballydoyle maestro commented: "Cliffs Of Moher and Churchill are both on target for York on Wednesday, and hopefully the rain stays away.

"Capri may not go for the Voltigeur. He didn't have a clean scope this morning, and we'll see how he is tomorrow. Usually if it's not clean today it won't be tomorrow, so we'll see.

"If he doesn't make York then he'll go straight to Doncaster.

"Venice Beach, Douglas Macarthur and maybe one other could go for the Voltigeur."

(AM & EM)