Three up and more to come from Hat

The seriously progressive Panama Hat brought up the hat-trick when landing the concluding Roscommon Herald Handicap with a degree of ease rarely seen in this sphere.

Chris Hayes again made all on the chestnut and up the straight it was a matter of how far for the Team Valor International-owned three-year-old.

Heavily eased from a furlong out, the even money favourite still had four lengths to spare over Drummore Road

Winning trainer Andy Oliver reflected: "He did it well. We were lucky with the ground as he was declared yesterday on yielding with rain forecast.

"I'm not sure that he wouldn't go on that but he obviously handles what he had there so well.

"He had a lovely straight-forward run and we'll see where we go from here. The handicapper might have a bit more to say.

"I'm very pleased with him as he's loving his racing and taking it well and Chris gave him a great ride." (DM & EM)