Denis O’Regan rode his first winner since becoming retained rider to owner Barry Connell when Hurricane Darwin landed the Monty’s Pass beginners Chase in Down Royal yesterday.

Trainer Gordon Elliott, successful with Don Cossack in last week’s Punchestown Gold Cup, started the new jumps season in style when sharing a double with amateur rider Barry O’Neill in Down Royal yesterday.

PAUL Carberry doubled-up on Cottage Oak and Like The Da on a good day for favourite-backers at Down Royal yesterday.

VETERAN chaser Mr Flowers ended his career in a blaze of glory when landing the €25,000 Daily Mirror Handicap Chase at Down Royal yesterday.

MISS Emma, trained