RATHGAR BEAU, back on his favourite track, totally outclassed his rivals to land the Holycross Novice ’Chase at Thurles yesterday. He survived a very scary moment at the final fence, however, when well clear.

NOW that Willie Mullins’ horses are finally hitting top gear, his Heezapistol looks well worth risking in the Holycross Novice Chase at Thurles this afternoon.