The in-form Barry Cash was the hero as 10 to 1 shot Lyreen Wonder led home a 1-2 for trainer Arthur Moore in the £50,000 Pierse Troytown Chase at Navan yesterday.
The jockey, riding his fifth winner in four days, survived a blunder by his partner at the third fence as they saw off stablecompanion More Than A Stroll, with favourite Fiddler's Tune only third.
Asked if he was surprised that the outsider of his pair had obliged, Moore replied: "Not really, he has had his jumping problems in the past but found a leg when required today. I was pretty hopeful he'd get the trip as well."
Get It Done landed the Monksfield Novice Hurdle in impressive fashion under Norman Williamson.
Trainer Edward O'Grady revealed that this strapping five-year-old is likely to return to the venue for a similar event on December 10th.
Owner JP McManus was on hand to greet his winner and also saw his colours carried to victory by Shannon Gale in the EBF Beginners Chase. Glens Music overcame a long absence to capture division one of the INH Stallion Owners Maiden Hurdle, while the second division went to locally-trained Dutsdale Dancer.
Francois Doumen risks the disqualification of two Auteuil winners and possible punishment from the racing authorities after his horses, Fulip and Indiana, tested positive to Calmagine, a medication used for colic.
