THE talented Real Appeal bridged the gap from premier handicaps to pattern company as he produced a career-best display to land the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes for Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley.

The Zhang Yuesheng-owned four-year-old looked a horse on the up when winning over this course and distance a couple of months ago before then running a fine third in valuable handicap at Cork. However, he took his progression to a new level with this success and did so with something to spare.