Magnetic Force shows his power

Magnetic Force (8/1) and Brien Kane teamed up to land the two mile Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle in Cork for trainer Robbie Hennessy.

The nine-year-old grey gelding travelled well into second behind front-running Rock On Bach approaching the third last.

A good jump at the penultimate flight saw Magnetic Force move ahead of Rock On Bach coming to the last. Konig Hall made significant inroads to be just a length in arrears at that hurdle. Kane got into the drive position on the run-in and his mount stayed on stoutly to fend off Konig Hall by three parts of a length. The runner-up went off the 5/2 favourite from 7/2.

Rock On Bach was a neck further away in third at 33/1.

Robbie Hennessy said: "He likes it here and I got one of the better jockeys for the race. Brien came and rode him yesterday and got a feel for him as he can be quirky.

"Today's ground was absolutely perfect for him and he'll keep on the go as long as he gets his ground."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes