Trainer Dermot Weld described the performance as “very satisfactory” after Waaheb, off the track since the 2011 Punchestown Festival, justified 8/13 favouritism in the Premier Jump Weekend Hurdle at Fairyhouse yesterday.

STEPS To Freedom, a particularly high-class recruit to jumping, has to be fancied to take the Europe V America Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

WILLIE Mullins took the training honours is Sligo last night, completing a fine treble with Earls Qaurter, both ridden by champion jockey Paul Townend and Pickapocketortwo partnered by the trainer’s son Patrick.