Corviglia cosy winner of Roscommon opener

Corviglia quickened away smartly to land the opener at Roscommon with a bit to spare.

The Jessica Harrington-trained filly won her maiden at Leopardstown last month and stepped forward again in today's seven-furlong winners' contest.

Shane Foley won the early rush for the lead on the daughter of Karakontie and asked his mount for an effort over a furlong from home.

The 9/4 shot soon asserted and only had to be kept going 'hands and heels' to secure a cosy four-length victory over Gwan So Even-money favourite Tuwaiq was back in third.

Assistant Kate Harrington said:- “Her form has worked out with the filly that was second to her winning next time at Leopardstown.

“Her work at home has come forward and Mum will have a chat with Alan (Cooper, racing manager) and the team to see where they want to go next.

“I’d imagine the Listed Ingabelle Stakes at Leopardstown on Champions Weekend could be next for her.

“She’s from a lovely family and the dam is a sister to the Oaks winner Light Shift.”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)