Annie Power, the brilliant hurdler who became the first mare in 22 years to win the Champion Hurdle in 2016, has been purchased by Coolmore, and is in foal to the perennial champion sire, Galileo, whose tally of top flight performers stands at 71.

The mare was sent to Camelot last year, by owner Rich Ricci, but obviously slipped, as a part of the deal Ricci will retain a share in the resulting Galileo foal.

Trained by Willie Mullins, Annie Power won 15 of her 17 races, including five Grade 1 hurdle races, an indication of her popularity among the racing public, she was sent out favourite 16 times.