THERE was some stellar fare at Sunday’s Bandon meeting, staged under the auspices of the Carbery Foxhounds at its long-standing Kilpatrick venue, and Rookery Woods hinted that a bright career lies in wait as he recorded a bloodless debut success under his handler Mikey O’Connor in the six-year-old and upwards geldings’ maiden.

Johnny Dogs took up the running on the approach to the sixth last of the 14 obstacles in this 10-runner contest and he then led until The Big Breac made his way to the front after four out. The patiently-ridden winner moved ever closer on the run to two out and he could be called the most likely winner once easing into third spot after this penultimate obstacle. Rookery Woods (6/1) stylishly assumed command on the run to the last and he duly bounded clear in the closing stages to dispense with Dunworley by four and a half lengths in the colours of owner/breeder Liam Sheahan from Gortnatona Stud outside Killarney.