Intrigue appreciates ease in the ground

FORMER champion, Pat Smullen took the riding honours when recording a fine double at Roscommon last night, highlighted by the all-the-way victory of Royal Intrigue in the Glenman Corporation Limited Building Contractors Lenebane Stakes, the first listed race ever to be run at the western venue.

Smullen dictated the pace on the Dermot Weld trained colt easing across from his outside draw to dominate proceedings and turning for home, he had most of his rivals in trouble.

Royal Intrigue, which is owned by Dr Ronan Lambe, stayed on strongly for Smullen to beat Blessyourpinksox by three quarters of a length.