DAVY RUSSELL can surely now be described as champion jockey-elect, following a splendid double at Thurles yesterday.

Gimli's Rock put up a solid performance to outpoint his rivals in the WKD Core Hurdle at Down Royal and star in a near 420-1 treble for Jessica Harrington today.

CHINA ROCK justified strong market support when comprehensively getting the better of Sizing Europe in the Star ‘Best For Racing Coverage’ Chase at Punchestown.

PAUL NOLAN’S See U Bob made all the running to take a dramatic Ladbrokes Odds On Loyalty Card Handicap Hurdle at sun-drenched Killarney yesterday.