Trainer Oliver Brady received a welcome boost when Duroob, ridden by Adrian Heskin, won the marathon Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National in Downpatrick yesterday, getting the better of fellow lightweight and favourite Talab by three lengths.

HE’S done it twice before and might just do it again!

The Charles Byrnes trained Alfa Beat earned a crack at next month’s Guinness Kerry National in Listowel when completing a fabulous four-timer in the Guinness Handicap Chase in Galway yesterday.

IT’S long way from Donegal to Waterford, but the trip paid off for rookie trainer, Emmet Butterly, when Cybersnow landed the Irish Racegoers’ Club Handicap Hurdle with plenty to spare at Tramore last night.