Harding drives Traveller home as Conflict and Ruby hit deck

THE ups-and-downs of racing were never better illustrated that at Clonmel yesterday when the Ruby Walsh bandwagon came to a partial halt. Walsh has been on a terrific roll, following his Cheltenham exploits, and came to the meeting with nine winners in the bag for three racing days since returning home.

Heading to the second last, in the Comeragh Beginners Chase, he looked set to add to his ever growing tally aboard long odds-on Captain Conflict.

Tom The Traveller tried to make all and was pursued to the obstacle by Peplum and Captain Conflict, who appeared to be cantering all over his rivals.