La Cote Fleurie is blossoming for de Bromhead Ridden by Darragh O'Keeffe, La Cote Fleurie (10/3) made it three wins from four starts when taking Kilbeggan's Bretland Construction Novice Hurdle over two miles, three furlongs. Previously successful in a bumper and maiden hurdle, the daughter of Walzertakt led between the final two flights and stayed on well to account for Mino Des Mottes by a length and a half. Robbie Power, representing the winning trainer Henry De Bromhead, said “It was a good performance, we’re delighted with that. “She stepped forward from her maiden, she won her maiden over two-and-a-half in Limerick. “I thought there was plenty of depth to the race this evening. They went a proper gallop all the way, she settled in well, and jumped super. “I love the way she quickened off the bend, down to the last. She’s a nice filly. “She’s not that big but she jumps really well, and she handles that bit of ease in the ground as well. “I’m delighted for Nicola (Coppez — sister of owner Peter Fitzgerald) and everyone involved. “We’ll see what options there are for her, but she’s entitled to take the next step forward.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson
