Seeyouallincoppers (light blue) beats Il Fenomeno© Photo Healy Racing
< Seeyouallincoppers proved he has taken his excellent run at the Punchestown Festival in his stride by landing Cork's McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Hurdle.
Gordon Elliott's six-year-old was fourth at the big meeting just eight days ago and was sent off the 2-1 favourite in this less competitive heat.
He came with his challenge between horses two out, where he landed slightly awkwardly, but put that behind him as Jack Kennedy drove him out to a three-and-three-quarter-length defeat of Il Fenomeno
Two of the five declared runners in the McCarthy Insurance Group Rated Novice Hurdle were pulled out, aiding the cause of Lofgren
Adrian Heskin dictated terms to suit himself on the 4-6 favourite and although Next Bend looked a serious threat turning into the straight, Lofgren had plenty left in the tank and pulled nine lengths clear.
There were at least 10 horses in with a chance approaching three out in the McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Hurdle, but State Of Origin (16-1) found most to give Heskin a brace.< Cotton Jenny confirmed the promise of her recent Tramore second by going one better in the Irish Breeders Supporting The I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme E.B.F. Mares Maiden Hurdle.
The 14-1 chance closed the gap on tearaway leader Miss Benefitz by the time they got to three out and skipped clear to account for Petuna by 15 lengths.< B Cosmos was a warm order for the McCarthy Insurance Group Maiden Hurdle for four-year-olds but had a battle on his hands when crashing out at the last.
That left Making Shapes (10-1), who was always to the fore in the hands of David Splaine, to come home 20 lengths clear of Ainslie with Jewelled Prince third.< Ah Littleluck has had his fair share of opportunities but took advantage of his having his sights lowered by landing the three-mile McCarthy Insurance Group Maiden Hurdle as the 13-8 favourite.
