Rain on top in driving finish

There were plenty in with chances jumping the second last in the Giantsgrave Handicap Hurdle at Clonmel and it was Rain In Spain who prevailed in a driving finish to the two-miler.

The Willie Mullins-trained Eight And Bob was all the rage after getting into the race as first reverse but the even-money favourite got shuffled back after a slight mistake three out and made little impression in the straight, finishing 12th.

Rain In Spain was produced to challenge two from home, by Ricky Doyle, and burst into the lead before the final flight.

The Charles O'Brien-trained filly had to hold the late charge of Dontdooddson in the closing stages to record a head length success.

The 14/1 winner was following up on her maiden hurdle success at Sligo last month.

There was drama heading into the home-bend with Whoyakodding slipping up and bringing down Carrigaloe and Island Villa Fortunately all horses and riders were okay after their tumbles.