THE intriguing French recruit Bolleville made a striking start to her Irish career with an impressive victory in the Listed TRI Equestrian Silver Stakes which suggested that a step up to pattern company in the coming weeks will hold no fears whatsoever for Joseph O’Brien’s charge.

A listed winner over 10 furlongs last season and also successful over a mile and a half, this Cayton Park Stud-owned four-year-old looks a cracking recruit for her trainer. Shane Crosse settled the 10/1 chance off a steady enough pace and, as a result, Bolleville had quite a bit to do nearing the straight. She picked up in style after straightening up though and made a big move inside the last quarter of a mile along with the patiently ridden Simsir.