Jungle proves best for Delany

Escaping Thejungle showed her rivals a clean pair hooves to open her account at Bellewstown for racecourse committee member Eamonn Delany.

Wayne Lordan was soon in front on the daughter of Bungle Inthejungle in the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden.

The 3/1 shot stayed on strongly in the closing stages to post a comprehensive four-and-a-quarter length win over 6/5 favourite Polar Bear

“She's always shown us that at home,” said the trainer's son and assistant Alan.

“She ran very well when third here the first day and we went for a Listed race then because we though a bit of her.

“She ran well the last day at Navan when fourth in what looked a very good race so we were hopeful coming here.

“She shows plenty of gears and Wayne was really impressed with her. That's what we were hoping for.

“It's nice to get the win and we'll have a little look to see where go now, we have no concrete plans.”