Barefoot Jenny makes no mistake in Oaks opening salvo

BAREFOOT JENNY, a first round casualty in a rough and tumble heat of the Produce Stakes at Clonmel a week previously, made no mistake when taking her first round heat of the McCarthy Insurance Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday in a fastest of the night 28.29.

The Paul Hennessy trained winner was the 5/4 joint favourite with Vesuvius and the pair dominated the race as well with Barefoot Jenny making all but only just holding on by the minimum margin as her rival mounted a strong late challenge, the pair well clear of the other four.

The opening heat was also dominated by the market principals - Graysland Flo and Graigues Echo.