JAZZ MESSENGER toyed with the opposition on the way to a smooth success in the Horse and Jockey Hotel Hurdle at Thurles yesterday, topping up a smashing afternoon for trainer, Noel Meade, highlighted by a breathtaking display from Aran Concerto at Navan.

Accordion Etoile got the better of Justified to take the Swordlestown Cup Novice Chase at Punchestown this afternoon.

WILLIE MULLINS has yet another major string to his Cheltenham bow, following newcomer Ballytrim’s annihilation of the opposition in the Bumper at Thurles yesterday.

Pat Keane

NEWMILL, easily the best horse on show, will be the focus of much attention in the Fethard Beginners Chase at Clonmel this afternoon.