Course-specialist Slieve wins at Clonmel

He may have only been second market-choice for the Clonmel Oil Day Handicap Hurdle but Slievecorragh turned this 81-109 heat into a one horse affair when taking it up before two out, he was clear at the last, and it was simple from there on as he went on to account for The Armed Man by four and a half lengths.

This son of Celtic Swing turned the Tipperary Cup on the level into a bit of a procession at this track back in May and Francis Flood's charge was second on his only other visit to Clonmel, so he's obviously one to follow at Powerstown Park.

Fran Flood junior said of the Mark Walsh-ridden 100/30 shot: "He has been knocking on the door for a good while and he could now step-up in trip because he stayed on well to the line there."