Review PUNCHESTOWN 5TH NOV

Limestone Lad maintained his unbeaten record over fences in atrocious conditions when easily landing prohibitive odds in the Irish Field Chase.

The popular 8yo jumped deliberately in the early stages but steadily warmed to his task under Barry Cash, eventually beating Idiot's Star by a facile 11L.

Michael Bowe was 'thrilled with the performance', and the Drinmore Chase at Fairyhouse is next on the agenda.

Adamant Approach (1/2-1/3f) weakened after two out on his jumping debut in the 2m maiden hurdle, and was well beaten when pulled up before the last.

Whatareyouhaving (25/1, paid #108.80 on the Tote) surprised connections when leading home a 1-2 for trainer Henry de Bromhead in this event.

Larry Hurley's mount made smooth headway to lead at the home turn, and kept on strongly to beat Rainbow Dance by 7L.

Kieran Kelly completed a 26/1 double aboard Native Of Kerry and Delgany Royal.

Native Of Kerry was sent on before the last to beat Killimor Castle by 4 1/2L in the 2 1/2m handicap hurdle, while Delgany Royal drew clear after two out to easily take the handicap chase.

Carmelite (Barry Geraghty) was left clear after the last to record a wide-margin victory in the opening 2 1/2m novice hurdle.

Trevino was a length adrift, and seemingly held, when falling at the final flight.

Crimson Flower (Willie Slattery) took advantage of a mistake by Prince Hawkeye at the last to beat that rival by 1L in the 2m handicap hurdle.

Jaguar Claw benefitted from a strong drive by Kevin O'Ryan to touch off Winter Break in the bumper.