Scottish Derby and Select Stakes winner Swift Hoffman clocked 27.85 (N) in a trial over 480 metres before racing at Monmore last night. (Ballymac Eske’s track record is 27.48 on +30)

Pat Rosney’s runner was preparing for the forthcoming Ladbrokes Gold Cup at the track.

Kennelmates Burgess Oscar clocked 28.07sec while Farran Heaslip registered 28.14sec in his solo trial.

Ring Ben, who won a heat of the Derby, went well with 27.95sec in his solo spin.

Other times:

El Nino 28.40sec

Vatican Gurkha 28.30sec

El Pedro 28.40sec.

Ibiza Rocks 28.31sec.

Farloe Axle 28.65sec.