Clean sweep in first three for Russell

Davy Russell's purple patch continued as he claimed the opening three races at Limerick this afternoon after the victory of Caltex in the two-mile six maiden hurdle.

It was also a quick double for Gordon Elliott with the pair having claimed the previous contest with Lackaneen Leader

Gigginstown gelding Caltex went to post a 6/4 shot having been runner-up on his last two outings.

Russell produced him to lead going to the second last and he stayed on stoutly in the closing stages to post a six-length success over Percy Veer

5/6 favourite Catwalk King finished four-and-a-half lengths back in third.

"He'll go jumping fences now and will stay chasing for the summer and we'll have a bit of craic with him,” said Elliott.

"He's a good looking horse and will do his job and he'll be ok."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)