Bubbly Bellini and Declan McDonogh come home in front© Photo Healy Racing
Twice placed from his three previous visits to Cork, Bubbly Bellini gained the twelfth success of his life when justifying favouritism in the Ticket Sales Online Handicap.
The 11/2 shot chased the leaders under Declan McDonogh before gaining a narrow lead two furlongs out. Bubbly Bellini was strongly pressed over a furlong out but he kept on well to defeat Lady Ultra by two and a half lengths.
"It's his ground and he's slid down the ratings a bit. He's run good races in big handicaps during the year like the Rockingham.
"He's entered at Navan on Wednesday and will go there, and he could even go to Leopardstown next weekend," commented successful trainer Ado McGuinness.
McGuinness also saddled the third home in this contest, the Chris Hayes-partnered Oor Jock who was a neck off the first two. (AM & EM)
