Weather proves a good bet for racegoers

More than €1m was placed in bets as the rain held off to give festival-goers a thrilling first day at the races in Leopardstown.

Trainer and jockey duo, Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh, did more than the double yesterday, with three horses ridden by Walsh crossing the line in first place yesterday.

Walsh, on Mullins-trained 4-5 favourite Min, won the feature race of the day — the Racing Post Novice Chase.