Pittoni bounced back to winning form when justifying favouritism in the Ballsbridge Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday, initiating a double for Barry Geraghty.

PITTORI followed-up his recent hurdling debut win over course and distance when justifying strong support in the featured Grade 3 Visit punchestown.com Juvenile Hurdle at Punchestown yesterday.

FOOTY Facts proved himself on course for a crack at the Thyestes at Gowran Park in three weeks when slamming veteran Hardy Eustace in the Kathleen Clarke 80th Birthday Hurdle at Punchestown yesterday, when snow showers resulted in the County Kildare track adopting a seasonal look.

JUMBO Rio was given a 33/1 quote by Cashmans for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham after making a winning start to his hurdling career at Punchestown yesterday.