Ranger romps home

NOEL MEADE’S Mattock Ranger looks a very decent stayer in the making, on the evidence of his comfortable success in the two miles and six Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

Except for two minor errors, the six-year-old jumped really well, carrying far too many guns for his rivals in the closing stages.

Imperial Sun, in receipt of a generous 13lbs, tried to make all, but Paul Carberry always had him in his sights on the winner.