The Hurl and Grange Alainn (well-backed) jointly headed the market for the 20% On Line Discount Novice Hurdle and out on the track they dominated too with the former putting up a good tough performance to score by six lengths.

Mouse Morris wasn't present to see his charge fend off the rallying Grange Alainn, with a thirteen length gap back to the flattering Pay The Bounty who was beaten after fluffing two out.

Winning rider, Niall 'Slippers' Madden commented: "I wanted to get a lead but he was a bit keen in behind so I went on. When he heard the other horse coming (Grange Alainn) he went on again from the back of the last. He's an honest old sort." Last Draw a puller-up here, was reported to be slightly lame and to have scoped wrong.