Eagle swoops to nail Kiln

The was a huge shock at Fairyhouse when 1-4 favourite Sweet Kiln was turned over by Derravarra Eagle (14-1).

Michael Bowe, who has officially taken over the licence from his father James, trainer of Solerina and Limestone Lad, appeared to hold all the aces in the As You Like It Restaurant Hurdle, with You Sir also representing him.

But neither had an answer to Mark Fagan’s charge, who was always travelling sweetly for 7lb claimer Charles Maxwell.

Davy Russell took the favourite wide into the straight in search of better ground, but he was unable to close the advantage he had given away and failed by one and a quarter lengths. You Sir stayed on for third.

Fagan said: “It’s not really a surprise, this horse won a hurdle race at Punchestown and was third in a Grade Three at Navan.

“I can’t explain his run last time (when eighth of eight to De Valira), but it might be that he is better going right-handed.

“I’d love to get some black type with him and we might come back here for a novice hurdle.”