Drop back in trip not a problem for Bachasson at Naas

Bachasson and Paul Townend win the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas. Picture: Healy Racing

The two Grade 3s on the Naas card were the twin features on a good programme, and although the demands of the two were very different, Bachasson and Eklat De Rire produced similar no-nonsense performances.

For the Limestone Lad Hurdle, versatile ten-year-old Bachasson dropped back to two miles for the first time since his novice days and the sprightly grey made every yard of the running.