King Cuan absolutely regal in Cork

Strong-travelling King Cuan pulverised the opposition in the Irish EBF Auction Series Race in Cork.

The Tasleet colt progressed plenty from a beaten favourite in fourth on debut at at the Curragh.

The 1/2 favourite picked up the lead on the run to the final furlong and breezed right away in the final 150 yards to win by four and a-quarter lengths without being asked a serious question by Billy Lee. Pipsy showed ability in second on debut at 17/2.

Paddy Twomey said: "Going to the Curragh I thought he'd run a big race and things didn't happen right that day. I gave him time to mature and to fill his frame and he confirmed today what he did in May.

"I think he enjoyed it and he is a quick horse. We are lucky to have some nice two-year-olds and I'd rate him with them.

"There is a €100,000 race (Goffs Sportsman's Challenge) next weekend at Naas for him and his owners are mostly Naas-based."

Members of the winning Red Lily Racing Syndicate include Brian Purcell, a former judge on TV show The Irish Apprentice, and racecourse announcer Paul Quish.

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes