Ballyoisin proving to be a money-spinner

Ballyoisin enjoyed a smooth success in the Grade B handicap chase over two miles one furlong in Cork.

He travelled sweetly for Donie McInerney, in the JP McManus silks, who guided him to the front at the second last.

The six-year-old gelding was always in charge and only had to be shaken up to prevail by three and three quarter lengths at 6/1.

Another 6/1 shot, Doctor Phoenix chased him home with Draycott Place (9/2f) the same distance away in third.

Handler Enda Bolger said: "I was worried about the ground as he is a typical Presenting and likes nice ground but he really handled it well and settled as well which was good as well.

"That man (Donal McInerney) is riding out of his skin too and that's his forte as he is cool and sat and waited with him.

"That's two 50,000 euro races he has won now and it was a professional performance. The time he was running in his hurdle rating, everyone was touting him but he had a chip in a knee then and just wasn't as good but he was feeling no pain today.

"I don't know where we'll go from here and Frank (Berry) will guide me in the right direction and while he'll have to step up in grade now, the future looks good for that horse."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes