Martin and Walsh double up

TRAINER Tony Martin and former champion Ruby Walsh kept punters happy at Kilbeggan last night when recording a double with Flagship Queen and Royal County Buck.

A little unlucky when fourth in the Midlands National here earlier this summer, Royal County Buck recorded his second course success of the season when capturing the Max Premium Irish Dogfood Handicap Chase but needed a strong ride from Walsh to earn the spoils.

Royal County Buck, in the colours of the Dunsany Racing syndicate, had to battle hard to get the better of An Bonnan Bui on the run-in, clearly appreciating the fast ground conditions.