Shamar makes the most of fast conditions

Ruby Walsh struck for the first time at Killarney this week when Shamar followed his recent success at Cork by landing the Dawn Milk Omega Novice Hurdle before a massive crowd yesterday.

The Dr Fong gelding has a real turn of foot and, with no great pace for much of the journey, this was certainly made to measure.

Walsh waited until approaching two out before launching his challenge and the winner landed in front. He quickly moved away, crossing the line three and a quarter lengths clear of Que Pasa.