Vinnie another for in form Dempseys

Dinnie's Vinnie stayed on stoutly on the run-in to land the spoils in the concluding Portman Dentalcare Handicap Chase.

Luke Dempsey, riding for his father Philip, always had the 9/4 prominent in the two-mile seven-furlong contest.

They gave chase to leader Ard Cregg from the second last and clawed back that rival close home to record a half-length victory.

The winner had been third to runaway winner Poormans Hill who also scored earlier on today's card, on his return to action at the course last month.

Philip Dempsey said: "He missed the last but he battled well up the hill and relished it. We put the cheek-pieces on him today and Luke went the shortest way around the inside. It was a canny ride.

"It will probably be more of the same but he is in an amateur race at Punchestown next week over three miles one which would suit him. We'll see how he comes out of this, it might be a bit soon.

"The owners are from Kildare and are long-time supporters of the stable."

(Quotes by Michael Graham)