Ruby Walsh struck for the first time at Killarney this week when Shamar followed his recent success at Cork by landing the Dawn Milk Omega Novice Hurdle before a massive crowd yesterday.

Local riders Davy Condon and Paul Townend shared the honours with doubles in Tramore last night.

CHARLIE SWAN’S Zaralabad, who was struggling for some form until scoring at Bellewstown last week, struck again in the featured www.thetote.com Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap at Killarney last night.