Banna makes the headlines at Galway

Banna Man proved the value of course and distance form at Galway as he took the feature Connacht Tribune Handicap Chase on the final day of the week-long festival.

Fourth earlier in the week over hurdles, Thomond O’Mara’s 10-year-old was 6lb out of the handicap – but knows his way around the Ballybrit venue after a win here two years ago, and was given a super ride by 7lb claimer Bryan Cooper.