The reopening of Ireland's highest pub last week gained lots of attention, but three men and a lamb stole the spotlight.

Seasonal debutant Solwhit repeated last year’s win in the Grade 1 Dobbins & Madigans At Punchestown Hurdle at Punchestown yesterday, recording a convincing victory over Voler La Vedette to justify 11/10 favouritism.

Paul Nolan admits the trip is likely to be on the short side for Joncol when he makes his seasonal reappearance in a cracking renewal of the Poplar Square Chase at Naas on Saturday.