LIVENKA proved much too strong for her rivals in the Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes at Naas on Monday as Ger Lyons landed the big pot once again. The Juddmonte-owned filly went to post a well supported 4/6 shot in the €200,000 race and the result never looked in doubt.

Colin Keane was always to the fore on the daughter of Bated Breath and she led at halfway in the six furlong contest before powering clear passing the furlong pole for a three-and-a-half-length win.