Hearts Are Trumps holds sway for JP McManus

The Galway Hurdle, a race in which Hearts Are Trumps finished second last year, is again on the agenda this summer

Hearts Are Trumps and Jody McGarvey, right, win the RYBO Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse for owner JP McManus and trainer Des McDonogh. 

Hearts Are Trumps led home a JP McManus one-two in the RYBO Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

The feature handicap, the most valuable race on day one of the Easter Festival, was dominated by McManus's famous green-and-gold silks.