Nickname staked a claim for the Queen Mother Champion Chase with a gallant victory over Central House at Navan.

Clopf (8-13f) has completed a quick across-the-card double for Edward O'Grady with an effortless victory in the Bar-One Racing ``For Auction'' Novice Hurdle.

MARK GRANT is in virtually unstoppable form at present and the Co Tipperary-born jockey brought his tally for the Limerick Christmas festival to five by partnering a double at the popular Greenmount venue yesterday.

BARRY GERAGHTY is set to team up with Back In Front in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Sunday week.