Orla proves too strong for Tank to claim Easter glory at Shelbourne

LEMON ORLA (4/1) proved just too strong for favourite Lennies Tank to land the €30,000 final of the Shelbourne Park Bookmakers Easter Cup over 550 yards.

Lennies Tank had led from an early stage and looked in command when closest pursuer Lemon Hidalgo was forced to check at the second bend but Droopys Faithful and Lemon Orla closed him down along the back.

It was clear from three-quarters that it was race on with Lemon Orla railing into second entering the home straight as the leader swung wide.

The duo raced wide apart to the line with the evidence of the camera showing that Lemon Orla, trained by Tom O’Neill for TJ Lyons and Noel Crowley, had prevailed by a neck in 29.90sec.

Callaway Knegare stayed on late to claim third a further two lengths away.