< Alanza justified 8-11 favouritism in the Group Three Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown.

Third to the Royal Ascot-bound Emulous at the Curragh on her seasonal return, John Oxx's filly showed the benefit of that run with a determined display under Johnny Murtagh.

The daughter of Dubai Destination didn't look in love with the rapidly-softening ground, but she quickened smartly passing the furlong marker and ground down long-time leader Marvada to prevail by a neck.

Oxx and Murtagh were also on the mark with Harasiya (7-2), who made an impressive debut in the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden.< After settling off the pace, the daughter of Pivotal swept through to lead inside the final furlong and held Nurpur by a comfortable two and a quarter lengths.< Fire Lily (9-4 favourite) returned to winning ways in the Ballyogan Stakes.

David Wachman's daughter of Dansili had produced some smart form since her most recent success last July, including runner-up efforts behind top-class scorers Maybe and Homecoming Queen.

But it was the Aidan O'Brien inmate, After, that had to play second-fiddle on this occasion, as Wayne Lordan produced the winner between rivals inside the final furlong to score by three parts of a length.< Theatre looks a hugely promising individual for O'Brien following his runaway win in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden.

Backed into 4-9 favouritism having finished well for seventh on his debut, Joseph O'Brien bounced him out in front and the imposing son of Galileo powered clear for a six and a half-length victory over newcomer Mouteab

The Original Rude Boys Apprentice Handicap went to the Charlie Elliott-ridden 3-1 market leader Bendzoldan who backed up her recent Down Royal triumph with a neck defeat of Diamond Daze

Sam James landed the Bibby Financial Services Handicap on the Harry Rogers-trained Strandfield Lady (10-1).