Kelly & King win with Louie Having his seventh run over flights, Louiescall (13/2 into 9/2 before the off) put that experience to good use in the Tramore Directors Maiden Hurdle over an extended two miles. Daniel King never left the inside on the Soldier's Call gelding who was never worse than second, and the five-year-old headed the 6/4 favourite Speed For Fun after the second-last before being driven out to win by a length. "He was unlucky not to have won at this festival last year when he missed the last hurdle," said winning trainer Harry Kelly. "Today was the plan and going on the inside is a big help to a horse like him, so Dan gave him a great ride. It is unfortunate for Cian (Quirke) to miss out as he is out injured. "He had been slow coming to himself this year but when he starts to bolt with you at home, that's a sign he is back. He goes to the start early. "He defied his penalty and the handicapper might leave him on the same mark, so we'll see. "He is owned by (Galway Hurdle-winning owner) Ray Grehan's son Bryan and Gerry Hughes, who is a foreman in their building company." Additional reporting by Tom Weekes
