Winner of his maiden in heavy ground over course and distance three weeks ago, the John Oxx-trained Hartani followed-up when producing a gutsy front-running display in the opening Follow TipperaryRaces On Twitter Race at Tipperary last night, sparking a double for champion jockey Johnny Murtagh.

BAHRAIN STORM, winner of the Galway Hurdle in 2009 and runner-up behind Overturn in the race a year ago, got off the mark over fences in the Glenview and Rathbarry Studs Beginners Chase at Tipperary last night.

ADRIAN HESKIN added to his growing reputation when powering False Economy, backed from 7-1 to 5’s, to an easy victory in the opening maiden hurdle at Tipperary last night.

A BID to bring back the quintessential Irish sport horse — a draught horse crossed with thoroughbreds — has sparked debate among breeders.