ANYONE who doubted the quality of Hardy Eustace had their answer at Punchestown yesterday.

THE YOUNG BISHOP, trained locally by Bill Harney, proved a popular winner of the Devil’s Bit Beginners Chase at Thurles yesterday.

EDWARD O’Grady’s Back In Front has to be fancied to complete a spectacular five-timer in the EMO Oil Champion Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.