Area of Gold was a dominant winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas because the evens favorite completed three and three quarters of a size away from Cosmic 12 months on the Curragh.
After a fast-finishing second on the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket this month, jockey Kieran Shoemark was changed by Colin Keane as Area of Gold matched the feat of his sire, Kingman, who received the race in 2014.
Ranging from vast, the horse educated by John and Thady Gosden emerged from the pack with a couple of furlongs to spare earlier than sprinting away from the rest of the nine-strong discipline.
Cosmic 12 months (4-1) got here dwelling three quarters of a size forward of Hotazhell (10-1) in third.
“It was pretty much as good a really feel as I’ve had off a horse in a very long time,” Keane informed RTE Sport.
“He is simply so simple and highly effective.
“I simply stepped in for as we speak, however he appears to be a horse going the precise means.”
Keane added that he had been in touch with Shoemark earlier than the race.
“Kieran is an absolute gentleman.
“He put me straight and informed me every thing I must know. I am very grateful for that.”
