Lines Of Battle shows star quality

Lines Of Battle landed the listed Star Appeal 2-Y-0 Stakes for Ballydoyle in convincing style in Dundalk last night.

Off the track since late July and usurped as favourite by British raider No Jet Lag, the Aidan O’Brien-trained, War Front colt challenged between horses to lead before the furlong-pole and responded to a couple of cracks from Joseph O’Brien to forge clear and beat Tennessee Widlcat by two and a half lengths.

The winning rider commented: “He was very green when he was beaten in the Group 3 in Leopardstown, when we were disappointed with him, and needed time to grow up. He’s still lazy and idle and quite green. But he’s very genuine and the cheekpieces helped him concentrate.”