Modem takes full advantage

In the absence of Identity Thief, the Jessica Harrington-trained Modem was sent off a red-hot 1/10 favourite to beat sole rival Baby Jake in the featured Follow Punchestown On Twitter and Facebook Rated Hurdle at Punchestown yesterday.

And he duly obliged, making all under Mark Bolger for a comfortable five lengths success.

“It was like an exercise gallop, but I’m delighted he has another win under his belt – he’s won four this year,” said Harrington.