IT’s a long way from Banbridge in Co Down to Clonmel, but it paid off for trainer, Jerry Cosgrave, when his Dick Naylor won the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel yesterday.

WILLIE MULLINS’ Cooldine made a spectacular start over fences with a stunning 19 lengths success in the Beginners Chase at Thurles yesterday.