Little Harmony Rose blessed with plenty of talent

Harmony Rose turned two previous bronze medals to gold in the Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series Maiden at Cork.

Billy Lee was aboard the Hot Streak filly to date, including when a beaten joint market leader over the course and distance 12 days ago.

Lee was on favourite Loveday (13/8) on this occasion, and she did too much in front as Shane Foley chased in behind on the Ken Condon-trained Harmony Rose.

The 2/1 scorer led inside the final hundred and fifty yards to see off Loveday by a length and three parts.

"She had two good runs and her Tipperary run has worked out and with Aidan's horse (O'Brien, Amalfi Coast winning earlier on, it augured well for her chances,” said Condon.

"Loveday set a good standard when second in a Listed race the last day and our filly is very straightforward, is honest and she tries. Shane (Foley) said she appreciated that bit of kindness in the ground, it was quite fast the last day.

"I'm nearly afraid to put the (measurement) stick on her, then we'll know, but I think she's only 14.3hh! She is strong with it though, has a good weight on the scales for the size of her and there is depth to her.

"There is a bit to back her up on pedigree and Shane was complimentary about her and said on similar ground she might get black-type along the way.

"We'll keep her rolling along for the early part of the season as she is precocious and we'll take advantage of that strength. Her peers might catch up and pass her out over time but we'll keep punting away with her."

L.F. Roche, rider of Gun Dog trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break.

(TW & EM)