DAVENPORT DEMOCRAT gave Ruby Walsh an armchair ride on his way to success in the Dawn Pure Orange Juice Beginners Chase at the first stage of the Listowel Festival yesterday.

CURRAGH trainer Dessie Hughes continued his impressive strike rate with his team of summer jumpers when Khairambar, carrying his own colours, scored a smooth success in the Parkhouse Stud Chase at Wexford last night.

THE very frustrating Duneden can land the nap in the Garrryduff Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park this evening.

JOCKEYS Barry Geraghty and Niall ‘Slippers’ Madden took the honours at Wexford last night, Geraghty recording a double for trainer Edward O’Grady and Madden registering his first victory since joining the professional ranks.