Grecian Tiger (far side) is joined at the last by runner-up Akito© Photo Healy Racing
< Grecian Tiger (4-1) turned in a display of class and courage in equal measure when coming out on top in the INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse.
Dermot Weld's charge hasn't really fired the last twice but was not to be denied here, taking up the running from the outset and galloping his way to a four and a quarter length success.< Solatentif looked to have the all-the-way winner in trouble when cruising up to his quarters in the home straight but he was soon seen off and a similar fate became of Akito when he challenged approaching the last.< Squouateur was well touted beforehand and made no mistake when opening his account with a taking display in the Welcome To The iradio Student Race Day Maiden Hurdle.
Gordon Elliott's grey was sent off the well-backed 11-10 market leader following an encouraging opening effort at Cork last January and has clearly done well in the interim, travelling up sweetly in the hands of Barry Geraghty before producing slick jumps at the final couple of flights to seal his two and three quarter length victory.< Wrath Of Titans produced an accomplished round of jumping when making a winning debut over fences in the opening Next Racing At Fairyhouse November 18th Beginners Chase.
The 4-9 favourite was the best of these over hurdles and looks to have a future in this sphere judging by this taking four and a quarter length success which saw him make every yard of the running under Bryan Cooper.
Once again, the market proved correct 30 minutes later as three length scorer Solita (7-4 fav) made the perfect start to her chasing career in the Racing At Fairyhouse On New Years Day 2016 Beginners Chase.< Fr Humphrey (4-1) continued his recent upturn in fortunes when adding to his Punchestown gains with a comfortable four and a quarter length triumph in the Book Easter Festival Tickets Online At Fairyhouse.ie Handicap Chase while Geraghty completed a double when steering Falcon Crest to victory in the Christmas Parties At Fairyhouse December 19th Maiden Hurdle.
