Forgetthesurprise making hay while the sun shines

The Garryspillane Handicap Hurdle over three miles went to the 9/2 favourite Forgetthesurprise who was prominent throughout under her owner Aine O'Connor.

Another winner on the Limerick card for Getaway, the 7-year-old turned in travelling well with two to jump and kept on well to defeat Happie Days (5/1) by two and a half lengths.

The winner overcame a 12lb hike in the ratings for an easy success at Navan on her previous hurdles outing last month.

Winning trainer Niall Madden said: "She got a great ride and Aine gets on great with her.

"She loves quick ground and is a waste of time on soft. It's amazing, you'd see her cantering at home and you'd say she wants soft ground but I had to learn the hard way.

"She might jump a fence eventually."

The winning rider added: "That was a great thrill, she is a right little mare and that's my third win on her. She loves it, wings hurdles and is so good."

Quotes from Thomas Weekes