APPRENTICE Ronan Whelan, delighted by his Irish Derby Day triumph on Moran Gra on Sunday, struck again when Gra Geal Mo Chroi justified favouritism in the Sligo Claiming Race in Sligo last night - providing trainer Ausin Leahy with a welcome success.

THE Ger Lyons-trained Solent Ridge proved the star of last night’s action in Sligo, defying the welter burden of 10-5 when bolting up in the Racecourse Signage Handicap over six and a half furlongs.

SOLENT RIDGE is the nap choice to defy top weight in the Racecourse Signage Handicap at Sligo tonight.