From the first time Shattered Dream initially appeared in public, in point-to-points, around this time last year, one envisaged that he'd enjoy his best days over the larger obstacles. The chestnut son of Flemensfirth made a successful start over fences in the Sean Graham Bookmakers Beginners Chase at Down Royal under

Davy Condon.

With the morning favourite, Chasing Shadows a non-runner, Royal Sam assumed that mantle but there was money for Shattered Dream too – 13/2 into 5s on track.

Shattered Dream got the better of Royal Sam at the last before going on to win by three lengths.

Gordon Elliott trains Shattered Dream for Gigginstown House Stud.