Review LEOPARDSTOWN 28th May

The Curragh Cup is the next port of call for Ezima following her determined victory in the Listed Seamus & Rosemary McGrath Memorial Saval Beg Stakes.

Jim Bolger's filly was sent off a 5-2 co-favourite of three and tracked Hasanka when that rival hit the front over a furlong from the finish.

Kevin Manning asked his mount for an effort and her superior stamina kicked in because she stayed on the all the way to the line for a one-length call.

Bolger said: "She's a late developer but we're just getting the hang of her now and she's getting things right."

John Oxx introduced a nice newcomer when Arazan made a successful debut in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden over seven furlongs.

Having set the early pace, the half-brother to multiple Group One winner Azamour was tapped for toe when favourite Egypt shot past with over two furlongs to travel.

However, Mick Kinane allowed the 11-4 chance time to find his feet and he finished to some effect, overhauling Egypt to score going away by two lengths.

Only three runners in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Median had previous experience and two fought out the finish - although not the one most thought.

Kitchi was sent off at odds-on on the back of a promising debut effort but she proved troublesome at the start and after leading, found little for pressure and dropped away tamely.

Roshina looked set for victory in the final furlong but Enda Kelly's Chibcha (14-1), well beaten on her Dundalk debut, swooped down the outside to prevail by a head.

Young Jemmy (8-1) broke his duck when taking the Rochestown Handicap in the hands of Johnny Murtagh.

Stepping up from maiden company after five fruitless outings, Ger Lyons' three-year-old proved half a length too good for Herbert Crescent.

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