The opening Bobbyjo Bistro At Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse today went to the Eddie Harty trained Like Your Style under David Casey.

Carrying the colours of Champion Owner J.P. McManus, the son of Flemensfirth moved to challenge in the straight, eventually leading on the run-in for a three and a quarter lengths win over Paddy The Stout (66/1).

Afterwards Harty said “he was due one and it’s nice to get the win - it means a lot to me as he was the first horse I got from J.P. after Captain Cee Bee and I was always fond of him.

“In the end he did it well but where we go now I don’t know - we’ll enjoy the moment for now.

“On his maiden hurdle runs he was entitled to win this event those were back in 2009! My initial thoughts were right – less rather than further (in trip) is what he wants. The ground seems alright, they went a good clip and he finished well.”