Rise Of An Empire, trained for Gigginstown House Stud by Noel Meade, recorded his third success over hurdles when making all to land the Investec Rated Novice Hurdle in Ballinrobe last night.

Trainer John Ryan struck for the second time in three days with Kylecrue as the versatile eight-year-old made all to win the featured, €20,000 McGrath Limestone Works Ltd. Handicap Hurdle in Ballinrobe last night.

Rae’s Creek and Alton Bay, both winners on the level at the track last time, got off the mark in impressive style in the maiden hurdle action on last night’s card in Ballinrobe.