Vivaldi hits the right note for O’Connell

CLAIMER Eddie O’Connell, in his first week under the guidance of agent Niall Cronin, had a night to remember in Ballinrobe last night, completing a superb treble on City Hustler, Vivaldi and Yachvili.

O’Connell is based with James Lambe, trainer of both Yachvili and Vivaldi, which landed the Eamon Sheridan Plant Hire Novice Hurdle in a three-way battle with fellow joint-favourite Waterloo Chateau and Killogan Lass.

Niggled along before the third last, Vivaldi came through to head Lillogan Lass on the home turn, and, despite idling in front, kept going to triumph by a length and three-quarters.