Katie collects upped to three miles

Former point-to-pointer Katie Do appreciated the step up to three miles when claiming the Michael Holland Tyres Handicap Chase at Roscommon.

Mikey Fogarty, partnering a double on the night, had the 16/1 shot to the fore throughout and she battled on well in the closing stages to see off long-time rival for the lead, Bills Official by two-and-a-half lengths.

Colin Bowe 's charge was a three-time winner 'between the flags' but had faded tamely on her handicap debut at Killarney last month.

"Everything happened a little bit too quick the last day and she sulked a bit. We made the running today and the dead ground slowed things down," explained Bowe.

"She stayed on well there. She has loads of experience and we'll look for something similar."