Flicker Flame ignites an almost 500/1 treble for O'Brien

Unconsidered outsider Flicker Flame stormed home in the Roscommon Apprentice Maiden to give trainer Joseph O'Brien an almost 500-1 treble on the card at the Connacht track.

The 25-1 shot delivered her challenge for Alan Persse a furlong and a half out and drew three and three quarter lengths clear at the line. Epaneema (9/2) finished second with Leaderboard a further three parts of a length back in third at 7/2.

O'Brien also supplied the 7/4 favourite, High Mounte who weakened to fifth after being headed a furlong and a half from home.

His other two winners on the card were Cosmic Horizon (7/4f) and Best Not Argue at 6/1.The treble paid 499.5/1.