Fairyhouse report: Beacon Edge ends Denis O’Regan’s eight-year Grade One wait

The winner had the hurdling talent to at least match all of his rivals, and had shown a degree of promise on his chasing debut, at Down Royal.

Denis O'Regan onboard Beacon Edge celebrates winning the race. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Denis O’Regan had a day to remember at Fairyhouse, making a long overdue return to the winner’s enclosure at the top level aboard Beacon Edge and then, for good measure, adding another beautifully-timed winning run aboard Smoking Gun.

Riding Beacon Edge for his former boss, Noel Meade, in an exciting renewal of the Grade One baroneracing.com Drinmore Novice Chase, the Youghal jockey took his time early aboard the 7-2 chance.