The Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle was won by the Willie Mullins trained Barrowaddy owned by Martin Lynch and ridden by the trainers son Patrick.

Mullins settled his mount in behind the leaders, made progress approaching 5 out, improved to lead last and stayed on well to hold off the efforts of the Jim Dreaper trained Del Rio by 3 lengths.

Jackie Mullins wife of the winning trainer said afterwards, "We're delighted with that win, we've no set plans. We may for a winners of one in three weeks time with him."