Silver really shining for Brabazon

"She has got a lot more valuable in the week and having won her second race, she is also a sister to (dual winner) Silverkode. I had organised to get rid of her in a claimer but will have to rethink the whole thing a bit now!" admitted Dick Brabazon after his Path Of Silver landed the Costello's Tavern Handicap at Tipperary.

Oisin Orr was aboard the Cafe Du Journal Syndicate-owned Killarney victor from 51 days previous.

The daughter of Strategic Prince, again with the cheek-pieces on, here accounted for favourite Alans Pride by half a length.

"She is improving and is tough and coped with the 5lbs extra. She is a little bit fussy and doesn't like being crowded but we're thrilled with her," elaborated Brabazon.

"She is as tough as nails and has done well in Killarney so we might go back there and stick her into a better race, from a low weight. It's a bonus from here on."

N.M. Crosse, rider of Cosy Club trained by Adrian Paul Keatley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his saddle slipped in the early stages.

(TW & EM)