CLAIMER Adrian Joyce, who won the valuable Paddy Power Chase on Cane Brake over Christmas, again proved his talent when guiding In The High Grass to victory in the Shamrock Handicap Chase at Gowran Park yesterday.

PAT SMULLEN enjoyed his trip to Ballinrobe last night, notching a double on Piltown and Reside.

THE Michael Halford trained Nastrelli looked a horse with a bright future when proving far too good for his rivals in the Kop Maiden at Tipperary last night.