In-form sprinter Bradsell bags Flying Five Stakes

Bradsell produced another blistering display to supplement last month's Nunthorpe success with another Group One victory in the Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh.

Having sat out the first half of the season before a comeback victory in Listed company at Deauville, Archie Watson’s speedball has quickly confirmed himself as the real deal in the five-furlong division.

Having won the Nunthorpe at York just over three weeks ago with something to spare, the four-year-old was sent off the 2-1 favourite to follow up and broke smartly to ensure he was right in the firing line from the off in the hands of Hollie Doyle.

After taking over the lead from fellow British raider Washington Heights racing inside the final two furlongs, Bradsell quickly drew clear of the chasing pack to win by a decisive length and a quarter.

George Boughey’s admirable mare Believing, runner-up in the Nunthorpe, got rolling late further across the track to again pick up second place.

A winner of the Nunthorpe at York last time out, Bradsell (2-1F) adds another Group One over the minimum trip to his CV in the Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh for Archie Watson and Hollie Doyle. pic.twitter.com/4PPnnpQgFf

"To be fair it was pretty easy watching. There wasn’t really a moment where you had any worries. He was imperious really," said Watson.

"He never looked like being beat, he kicked clear and he’s done it very well.

"I was surprised he wasn’t favourite for the Nunthorpe and was surprised this morning when there was a bit of negativity about the horse. I thought he was by far the best sprinter around and I hope that he’s showing people that he is.

"He’s just got so much speed, so much class, he’s tough and he’s just a pleasure to have