Ruby Walsh strengthened his advantage at the head of the national hunt jockey`s table when partnering Peggy`s Lad to take the EBF Beginners Chase at Downpatrick yesterday.
Walsh is now on the 35-winner mark, six ahead of the injured Paul Carberry, after the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old headed Celtic Minstrel on the run-in to score by 11/2 lengths.
Charlie Swan recorded his 20th winner of the current season when Dual Star defied top weight after a patient ride in the Downpatrick Race Supporters Club handicap hurdle.
The well backed 11 to 2 chance is trained by Shane Donohoe, who is currently adding to the facilities at his Cavan yard by building a fourfurlong all weather sand gallop.
