Byrnes to give Merchant Paddy a rest

Charles Byrnes is to give Merchent Paddy a well-earned break following his second success in a week at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The progressive eight-year-old followed up his victory at Naas seven days earlier with an 11-length defeat of Bohemian Lass in the Grade Two Paddy Fitzpatrick Memorial Novice Chase over two miles and five furlongs.