We are likely to see some exciting two-year-olds come out of Ballydoyle over the course of the season but the manner of Buttons’ victory in the 7f Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Leopardstown on Thursday (8 June) was particularly impressive.

Alluringly bids to provide Aidan O'Brien with a sixth victory in the Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks on Wednesday.

Oaks winner Dancing Rain has had the start of her four-year-old campaign delayed after picking up an injury which could keep her sidelined until the second half of the season.

Favourite Sarafina, So You Think and last year's winner Workforce head the list of 19 entries for Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.

Champion filly honours belong to Blue Bunting after she landed her third Group One classic with a hard-fought win in the Yorkshire Oaks on the Knavesmire on Thursday.