EMOTIONAL MOMENT, in the Horse and Jockey Beginners ’Chase, can get punters away to a flier on a marathon eight-race programme at Thurles today.

Solerina took another step towards the top of the hurdling ladder with an impressive success at Fairyhouse today.

Newmill benefited from an enterprising ride from Garret Cotter to record a memorable success in the Boylesports Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse today.

Back In Front had to work hard to justify odds-on favouritism in the Mongey Communications Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon to confirm his credentials for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle next March.

CHAMPION ’CHASE favourite Moscow Flyer has to come through the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet ’Chase at Leopardstown this afternoon with flying colours if he is to maintain his postion at the top of that particular Cheltenham ante-post market.

THURLES, priceless to the game in the winter, is set to beat the elements this afternoon with an eight-race programme.