THE most valuable event on Cork’s seven-race card was the opening Irish EBF Auction Series Race and it produced a thrilling finish with just a nose and a short-head separating the first three home.

Fast-starting Rosie Frith had all her rivals off the bridle entering the final quarter-mile, but was caught on the line by the Ronan Whelan-ridden L L Koulsty (13/2), with newcomer Stars Will Shine a running on third.