< Lite Duties overcame a long absence to spring a surprise in the Gerardine McCarthy Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Cork.
Charles Byrnes' runner hadn't been seen on a racecourse since February 2015 and was sent off a 25-1 outsider for the afternoon's feature race.< Tout Est Permis blazed a trail for much of the way but was swamped Lite Duties and Indian Monsoon at the second-last hurdle and the stablemates fought it out, with Mark Enright's mount staying on best to cross the line a length and three-quarters to the good.< Chatham Street Lad justified some strong market support by making all in the McCarthy Insurance Group Rated Novice Hurdle.
The Mick Winters-trained gelding was sent straight to the front by Luke Dempsey and kicked on when challenged by Wait Hereon to justify 15-8 favouritism by three and three-quarter lengths.
There was drama in the McCarthy Insurance Group Maiden Hurdle as Schindlers Ask (6-1) was awarded the race in the stewards' room after Galtymore had crossed the line in front.
The latter held Gordon Elliott's charge by a length and three-quarters but was judged to have caused enough interference when carrying Jack Kennedy's mount across the track for the result to be amended.< Guided By You stepped on his debut effort to take the McCarthy Insurance Group Maiden Hurdle.
Thereallalwaysbeone took it up as they turned for home but had no answer when Noel Meade's charge challenged at the last and the 11-4 chance stretched three lengths clear.< Livelovelaugh (4-7fav) comfortably landed the odds in the McCarthy Insurance Group Beginners Chase.
Willie Mullins' representative showed the benefit of his chasing debut at Fairyhouse with a dominant performance from the front and Paul Townend didn't have to get serious as he recorded a three-length margin over Drumconnor Lad
A faller two out when clear at Limerick over Christmas, Smokey Joe Joe (9-1) gained compensation with a seven-and-a-half-length victory over Routes Choice in the McCarthy Insurance Group Handicap Chase, while Squadron Commander (
