Versatile veteran Fosters Cross proved, again, that he retains plenty of his ability when landing the featured Donal Downes Water Towers Chase in Ballinrobe last night.

The Paul Townend-ridden Pires gained a last-gasp victory in the featured Water Towers Chase in Ballinrobe, continuing the superb form of trainer Tony Martin.

Punters enjoyed a bonanza in Ballinrobe last night as five favourites, including two odds-on shots, obliged.

FREE WORLD, in the Kato Star colours of Clive Smith, gave trainer Arthur Moore his 1,100 career success when winning the Eater Towers Chase in Ballinrobe yesterday.