Ryansbrook turns on style in Thurles

On a particularly sad day at Thurles racecourse yesterday, following the death of owner and manager Pierce Molony, the two miles and six plus maiden hurdle was won in impressive fashion by Ryansbrook.

Giving trainer Colm Murphy a welcome turn and ridden by Mikey Fogarty, the seven-year-old scored with any amount in hand.

Fogarty asked him to lead over the second last and Ryansbrook soon scampered clear to beat Vedettariat by 11 lengths.