Murtagh back in front

Johnny Murtagh is back in front in the Irish jockey's championship after a late-afternoon double at Leopardstown aboard Livadiya (14-1) and the even-money favourite Calorando.

Starting the session one winner behind Michael Kinane who is on duty in Chicago tonight, Murtagh initially did not enjoy much luck in running aboard Akdara in the second division of the opening maidens when a hampered third to the well-backed favourite Tajseed.