The Sabrina Harty trained Rock County followed up on his recent win here in April when landing the Cullencastle Handicap Hurdle under Davy Russell.

Russell produced the 5/2 favourite to lead at the second last and kept on strongly from the last to post a length and a half win over Full Of Trix

A delighted Harty said afterwards: "That was a big relief, I thought the ground might have been a bit quick but they did a great job watering the ground."

"He'll be a much stronger horse next year and he'll make a lovely chaser."

"He could handle a cut in the ground also, he just doesn't go on heavy ground."