Although there were surprises in other races.

Fallen Angel bounced back from Newmarket disappointment to land the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday, under a confident ride from Danny Tudhope.

Fallen Angel bounced back from Newmarket disappointment to land the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday, under a confident ride from Danny Tudhope.

Roger Varian and Silvestre de Sousa both enjoyed a first victory in the 1000 Guineas when Elmalka produced a power-packed finish to collar Porta Fortuna in the closing stages.

Karl Burke appears adamant his filly Fallen Angel is the one to beat in this afternoon’s 1000 Guineas.