The opening Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle at Wexford this evening went to Virgil Earp a fourth consecutive winner over jumps for trainer Noel Meade.

Ridden by Paul Carberry, the son of Fasliyev was eventually eased down for an easy two and a half lengths win over Luck Pennie

Meade was not present for the win although Carberry did mention “we were a bit worried about the ground beforehand but it was ok and he jumped very well.”

Meade’s last four runners over jumps, Jakros, Original Option, Eirland and Virgil Earp, all won.

Thomas Weekes