Griffin and Power Roche stay unbeaten via Splashing Out Splashing Out made a winning return to action at 14/1 in the SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Steeplechase over an extended two-miles. In a driving finish, substitute jockey Tiernan Power Roche got her home by a short head from runner-up Sayitfirst (10/1) with the pair just half a length in front of Seskin Flash (9/2). Eoin Griffin said: "It was (drop of rain was very welcome) because to be honest coming up the road there, we weren't sure that we were going to be running. I was happy enough it was safe for her. "It is great to start off the season with a win. We had a frustrating time with her last season, she was a bit in and out. "She can be a little bit tricky and she has come out the wrong side in photo finishes before, so she is not winning out of turn. "She's a well-bred mare and it is nice to get the win with her." On replacement jockey Power Roche (as Peter Smithers was injured yesterday), he added: "That's Tiernan's second ride for me and he has ridden two winners, so I'll have to using using him more. "He has been a lucky rider for me."
