Castle rules in style

Castle Guest proved much too strong for his rivals when running out an easy winner of the 'Girls Night Out' Handicap at Clonmel.

Shane Foley bounced his mount out in front in the ten furlong contest and he had his rivals struggling turning for home.

Michael Halford 's charge kicked clear from the two furlong marker and Foley could afford to ease his mount down in the closing stages for a four-and-a-half-length victory over Everything Zain

The winner had attracted suppport from 10/1 this morning into as short as 4/1 and was eventually sent off 11/2 on course.

The Rock Of Gibraltar gelding had faded after making the running at Wexford last time and looked to appreciate the better going tonight.

"He paid the price in the final furlong for taking on Time Of My Life at Wexford last time," said Halford.

"He has progressed since then and the better ground suited but I didn't think he'd win like that.

"He's a big horse and will jump a hurdle in time."

Gary Carson & Donal Murphy