Ballyvaughan Bay is a horse the has to be considered extremely unfortunate to still remain a maiden. Having come down at the last on his debut at Dromahane last season in a race that was run at a breakneck pace he returned to the sphere an improved performer as he looked the obvious likely winner at Boulta last month only to come down at the last again. He had completely taken control of the race with a swift move on the inside of rivals from third last, and seemed on course to make the breakthrough when departing. There was a lot to like about the improvement he has already found, and this progressive close relation of the former Grade 1 winner Dedigout, will surely not remain a maiden for much longer.