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He's a lovely smart horse. We thought he was ready to start, and thought he'd run well, but we weren't sure if he was good enough to win a Derby weekend maiden,. He was professional. He had the benefit of running in a barrier trial at Naas and I suppose that was as good as a run to him. We thought this was a nice place to get him started, on a nice track. Ronan said he just took a heave with him and got a little bit tired. I'd say he's smart. I'd say our two-year-olds might be smart enough. He's only the third one we've run and two have won first time out. I'd say it's a record for me to train two two-year-olds winners first time out!. I thought he'd come on from it as he's like me he thrives. We'll step him up now and could look at something like the Angelsey. He's very straight-forward and Ronan said when the gates opened he knew what to do. The owner is from Hong Kong. We had a horse for him last year, Little Turbo, and he won for us last year. He has two with us this year. M Halford, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Royal Dornoch, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 5lbs ;Fillies allowed 5lbs ;