Lossiemouth in cruise control to take Morgiana hurdle

Immediately to the front in the hands of Paul Townend, there was never a moment's worry for all connected.

Lossiemouth goes on to win the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown Racecourse. Pic: Damien Eagers/PA Wire.

Lossiemouth took her first step towards a Champion Hurdle bid when breezing to victory in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

A three-time Cheltenham Festival winner, rather frustratingly for some she has never taken part in the hurdling blue riband, instead dominating against her own sex at Prestbury Park the last two years.