Cooper keeps it in the Kingdom

A brother to King George winner Bravemansgame, Brave Adam (14/1) made most in the Ross Golf Club Beginners Chase.

Owned by Ciaran Mooney, the six-year-old was chased up the home straight by market leader The Great Unknown but kept pulling out a bit more for Tom Kelly to hold that one by a length.

Tralee trainer Tom Cooper said: "He is a brother to a very good horse but unfortunately is nothing like him. This is his job though and up in trip on easier ground suited, although it wasn't a great race by any means.

"His wind isn't the best but that might help his confidence and he loves jumping. We'll look for a handicap and I don't think the handicapper can be too harsh on him."

He added: "Bravemansgame was racing when he went to the sales and while he initially wasn't sold, we bought him privately. He is a lesser light but Ciaran is a great owner for us so I'm delighted.

"Tom is a great lad who is with me full-time so it's also nice to give him this winner."

Quotes from Tom Weekes