A Grade 1 winner at the Punchestown Festival in April, the Tony Martin-trained Dedigout made a successful start over fences when coasting to a 34 lengths win in the opening beginners’ chase in Punchestown yesterday.

PAUL CARBERRY ended a lean spell, stretching back to a double at Gowran Park on March 20, when registering a double on Cottage Oak and What’s Up Gorden at Punchestown last night.

PUNCHESTOWN eight days ago recorded no less than 54 non-runners. Racing returns to the track this evening and, with generally massive fields and the sun baking down yesterday, it will be more than interesting to note how the programme finally shapes up.

SIZING EUROPE made a successful start to his chasing career when outclassing his 17 rivals in the Evening Meetings At Punchestown Beginners Chase.

THE last time Irish Invader won a race, he provided us with a successful nap.