Canford Cliffs fully justified Richard Hannon's faith in his ability with a devastating display to win the Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh.
An impressive winner of the Coventry Stakes last season, he had been beaten in three subsequent races, including when taking third in the English Guineas.
He travelled supremely well for Richard Hughes after settling perfectly in the early stages and the 9-4 favourite's electric turn of foot was once again in evidence as he beat Free Judgement by three lengths, with Viscount Nelson third.
The winning trainer's son and assistant, Richard Hannon jnr, said : "He relaxed a lot more than usual and was able to finish his race. He's won well and is a very good horse, he didn't hang left today and has run straight to the finish.
"We probably have three of the best milers (Canford Cliffs, Paco Boy and Dick Turpin) in the country and people keep saying they are all best at seven furlongs.
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