Mastercraftsman, the 6-4 favourite colt ridden by Johnny Murtagh for trainer Aidan O'Brien, has galloped to an easy victory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at The Curragh.
Relishing the heavy ground, Mastercraftsman took up the running with two furlongs left and came home four and a half lengths clear of Rayeni with Soul City third of the nine runners.
It was a sixth win in the Irish 2,000 Guineas for all-conquering O'Brien and his ninth Irish classic triumph in succession.
