Ikard at the double

Successful at Bellewstown on Thursday evening, the Noel Meade-trained Bose Ikard made it two wins in little more than 24 hours when landing the Walkers Snacks Handicap Hurdle in Down Royal last night, completing a double for Paul Townend.

Winner of a beginners chase in Roscommon earlier this month, Bose Ikard was completing an August hat-trick, taking command at the final flight before forging clear to beat I C Gold by six and a half lengths.

“He’s a summer horse and has turned the corner lately,” explained winning trainer Meade.