A little ‘Kerry drizzle’ accommodated a presidential opening to proceedings on day two at Killarney, as Aimhirgin Lass excelled in the prevailing conditions to earn her maiden victory.

Aidan O’Brien’s El Salvador found plenty in the closing stages to justify favouritism in the SeanieMac.com Race at Killarney last night.

The eagerly-awaited clash between Rebel Fitz and Beachdale Lad in the Christy McSweeney Memorial Novice Chase at Killarney last night had a tragic outcome.