Odds-on Lofgren sees off rivals with the minimum of fuss

Jockey Adrian Heskin took the plaudits at Cork racecourse, the Kilworth jockey recording a 27-1 double aboard Lofgren and State Of Origin.

In the absence of Buyer Beware and Gone Platinum, the Enda Bolger-trained Lofgren was sent off the 4-6 favourite to land the McCarthy Insurance Group Rated Novice Hurdle, and the odds-on shot did so with little fuss.

Heskin jumped him off in front and when his two rivals challenged on the long run for home, he found plenty to follow up his recent success at Downpatrick.