Duffys Hodey another for an in-form duo

Philip Rothwell and Tiernan Power Roche have been finishing the year in good style and plundered their latest winner through Duffys Hodey

The 11/4 favourite came through to lead before two out in this extended two mile three furlong handicap hurdle.

He had the field in trouble as he tackled the last and a good jump saw him land full of running and from there he swept home by a widening seven and a-half lengths. Knockbrack Rambler (8/1) finished second and was a neck up on a staying-on Beggars Rock (17/2).

Rothwell said: "He has plenty little bits of problems and his owners have been hugely patient. It is my own yard's syndicate involving a few friends, locals and a cousin is involved as well. They are a great bunch and they have this horse and Committee Meeting on the go.

"This lad had been placed a few times but it just wasn't happening, so deserved this.

"We'll head to Limerick at Christmas for another handicap and hopefully he isn't murdered for winning today."

This was Power Roche's 27th birthday.

Additional reporting by Tom Weekes