Lake Ontario bounced back to winning ways when claiming the Mallow.ie Race under Seamus Heffernan at Cork.

The Ballydoyle runner, an impressive maiden winner at Naas as a juvenile, had failed to shine on two runs this season.

He was back to his best today, however, coming with a strong surge to lead just inside the final furlong.

5/4 favourite Cocozza chased in vain, only getting within a length-and-a-half of the Johannesburg colt.

"This time last year he was fourth in a Group race at York. He won well today and is game and genuine," said Heffernan afterwards.