Poignant success for Sweeney at Thurles 

Ridden by Brian Hayes on Thursday, Rushmount was the mount of the late Michael O’Sullivan for all his previous track runs, which included a maiden success at this venue 

SMART EFFORT: Rushmount wins the Boylesports Handicap Hurdle in the hands of Brian Hayes. Picture: Healy Racing

Rushmount was the class act on Thursday’s card in Thurles, Jonathan Sweeney’s horse running away with the BoyleSports Money Back On Every Race At Cheltenham Handicap.

A close fourth in a listed handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival on his previous outing, he was heavily backed to make the most of what looked like a good opportunity and did it with the minimum of fuss under Brian Hayes.