Trainer Noel Meade rattled off a superb 64-1 four-timer at Navan, his local track, thanks to wins from Pandorama, Watson Lake, Aran Concerto and Across The Bay.

Roger Loughran banished the memory of a controversial defeat as he guided Central House to an emphatic success in the Byrne Group plc Tied Cottage Chase at Punchetown.

Always is unlikely to take up either of his engagements at Down Royal on Saturday because of the prospect of testing ground.

Star Clipper won a thrilling Munster National at Limerick this afternoon.