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A dual Grade One winner over the smaller obstacles and third in the Champion Hurdle, the Henry de Bromhead-trained grey was the 8-13 favourite for his return.

He made his own running and produced a professional round of jumping, and had matters sewn up before fiddling the last on his way to beating Brelade by seven lengths.

French import Espoir D'Allen created a striking impression on his jumping bow in the Coral.ie Best Price Guaranteed On All Irish Races 3-Y-O Hurdle.

The Gavin Cromwell-trained 11-10 favourite cruised into the lead approaching the turn for home and although Masterstonemason tried to make a race of it, Barry Geraghty had little to worry about as Espoir D'Allen strode four and a half lengths clear.

Geraghty followed up in the same JP McManus colours when 11-8 favourite Campeador stamped his class on the Coral.ie Free Racehorse Ownership With The Coral Champions Club Rated Hurdle.

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Elliott doubled up thanks to Cracking Smart s victory in the Coral.ie Bet 5 Get 20 In Free Bets Maiden Hurdle.

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