Clonmel Report"I'd have no worries taking on anything on heavy ground," said a confident Tony Mullins after his charge The Galway Man returned to form when taking the beginners' chase, completing a double for rider David Casey.
The Galway Man, a smart bumper type before a training setback, beat Harithabad by half a length, and Mullins added: "He may go for a winners' race next and, if the ground is right, could go for the William Neville at Leopardstown over Christmas."
Casey was also successful earlier aboard Seaforde in the juvenile hurdle. The Mouse Morris-trained three-year-old made all to beat Quel Doun by a length.
Gerry O'Neill saddled his first winner under rules for nearly two years when Old Pike Girl justified support in division two of the mares' maiden hurdle. John Levins's mount, backed in to 8 to 1, headed Call Me Judy after the last to score by three and a half lengths and will be aimed at the Limerick Christmas meeting.
Paddy Flood (17) rode his fifth winner when Don Amechie rallied gamely to beat Echo Leader by two and a half lengths in the opportunity handicap hurdle.
