THE remarkable King Carew, equally at home on the flat over fences and flights, enjoyed a tenth success when landing the featured Murphys’ Irish Stout Handicap Hurdle at Killarney yesterday.

ONE intrepid layer went 1-2 Aidan O’Brien’s newcomer, In Excelsis, in the Irish Stallion Farms’ Maiden at Tipperary last night and was quickly accommodated.

TOM TAAFFE’S Kicking King consolidated his position near the head of Cheltenham’s Arkle Trophy market with a satisfactory display to land the Irish equivalent, the Arkle Cup at Leopardstown yesterday.