The yard is getting very close to notching another winner after Barry's Boy ran a fine race over a mile on a good surface at Southwell. This time he had to make do with third place in a large competitive field, and with the forecast rain finally arriving this week, a return to a turf course with some cut in the ground should see him to best effect next time out.

Over the six furlongs around Lingfield, Phoenix Moon travelled very well after ducking slightly right from the break, but could not catch what looked like a very well handicapped winner in the straight - who also had the benefit of getting a clear rail run on the inside of the tight track. Oisin Murphy was obliged to come wide into the home straight, but he was very pleased with the way Phoenix Moon finished off her race, passing all the others down the outside but having to settle for second place on this occasion. He is confident she should remain at six furlongs and if things fall her way she will be winning soon.