Ceanndana opens his account over fences with Tramore win

Trainer Ross O'Sullivan continued his rich vein of recent form when sending out Ceanndana to win the Curraghmore Beginners Chase at Tramore.

A dual winner over hurdles around this time last year, the son of Leading Light is at his best on a sound surface.

With a dry night and sunshine in the South East, the better ground proved much more suitable than the softer conditions the gelding had been faced with earlier in the year.

Following a very promising second on his recent return at Downpatrick, the 11/4f went one better this evening.

Tracking the early pace under Keith Donoghue, Ceanndana moved closer on the final circuit, as main market rival Coillte Aris crashed out with a lap still to race.

Moving second five from the finish, Ceanndana led approaching the bypassed second last fence, before staying on for a comfortable four length win.

Keith Donoghue said: "It was straightforward and we went a good gallop. He is after taking a couple of runs to get his confidence up. He jumped well today and it went according to plan.

"He is a summer horse and wants nice ground. If he can keep progressing and get more confidence jumping hopefully he can pick up another one."

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy.