Jewel sparkles in Oaks opener

The McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Oaks kicked-off at Curraheen Park on Saturday with Lughill Jewel setting the early pace with a 28.50 effort in heat in heat 3.

The winner led Newline Honey into the back straight en route to a two length success over the latter with the rest six length and more adrift.

The ‘pack’ included 4/7 favourite Hillcroft Josie who could do no better than a fourth place finish after a slow start.