Hughes hits jackpot with 70/1 Thurles treble

DESSIE HUGHES stole the show at Thurles yesterday, completing a 70/1 treble with Rick, Western Charmer and Quiet Thought.

Having his first run since being pulled up on the track last February, Rick landed the Rock Of Cashel Hurdle in battling style from Aintree Grand National-bound Oscar Time and disappointing favourite Sivota.

In front before the third last, Rick was soon chased by the Martin Lynch-trained Paddy Power winner Oscar Time, carrying the colours of Robert Waley-Cohen for the first time and ridden by his son Sam, who will ride the gelding in the John Smiths Grand National net April.