Racing:Johnny Murtagh was full of praise for Recital after an eye-catching debut success at Navan in the Trim Maiden continued Aidan O'Brien's monopoly of the race.
The Ballydoyle trainer has used this seven-furlong heat to introduce several bright prospects in the past, including Fame And Glory in 2008, and Recital proved up to the task.
A half-brother to Prix Ganay winner Corre Caminos, he was weak in the market, drifting out to 7-2 before being backed near the off into the 5-2 favourite.
The 750,000 guineas son of Montjeu showed signs of greenness before his ability kicked in as he powered past the race-fit Giants Seraphis close home to score by a length and a quarter.
Murtagh is hopeful Recital could develop into a Derby contender next year, saying: “It rode like a proper race, and he picked up well. He’s a big, green horse who stays well and has plenty of class. You may see him in the first week of June next year.”
