Options open for International Stakes winner J.P. McManus’ Trustyourinstinct (4/9f) opened up global options following success in the Curragh’s Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes today, as the former hurdler landed his second big-weekend success this year. Ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle, the well-backed home-bred five-year-old gelding raced with the leaders, led over a furlong out and finished well to easily beat Layfayette. Trustyourinstinct was following up a Guineas-weekend win in the Listed Orby Stakes and today winning trainer Joseph O’Brien said “he turns up and runs his race everyday. He’s a multiple stakes winner and loves the Curragh. “He was up in class and down in trip carrying a penalty, which wasn’t an easy task, and I actually thought he was impressive. I’d say it’s right up there with him at his very best. He won here the last day but fought it out and outstayed them that day but today showed a bit of a turn of foot off the bend. It was a smart performance and he’s a horse going the right way. “I’m sure he’ll travel somewhere in the autumn, he could go to Australia, so has loads of options for good pots. “He’s won over hurdles but wasn’t the most natural jumper so JP and Frank and the team decided to come back to the Flat with him. His last run on the Flat pre-jumping was a bit under-par but then he took his form to a new level and he has really found his niche now.” Today’s race was run in honour of Curragh stalwart and leading trainer Kevin Prendergast, who passed away on Friday (June 20). Quotes from Gary Carson
