The new track and facilities at Dundalk got a resounding thumbs-up from Aidan O’Brien following the first meeting to be held on an all-weather surface in Ireland.

EMMPAT has to be one of the most versatile horses in training at the moment and he pulled off a thrilling victory in the feature race at the opening meeting of Dundalk’s new all-weather track yesterday.

Emmpat has to be one of the most versatile horses in training at the moment and he pulled off a thrilling victory in the feature race at Dundalk’s opening meeting.