Queen Blossom blooms on debut at Cork

Trainer Patrick Prendergast introduced a very promising filly, Queen Blossom, to make a winning debut in the median auction maiden on yesterday’s seven-race card at Cork.

Near the pace throughout, the 16-1 chance led in the straight, but looked set to finish second, as the well-backed Footbridge (4-1 to 6-4) edged ahead inside the final furlong.

However, Fran Berry, without having to resort to the whip, got a great response from his mount, who battled back to win by half a length.