Emily an easy winner at Listowel

Emily Sinico ran out an easy winner of the Kingdom Mares Maiden Hurdle scoring under Mikey Fogarty for Paul Nolan.

The five-year-old daughter of Flemensfirth ran some nice races in defeat earlier in the year but disappointed last time out at Tipperary when sent off favourite.

A 7/2 chance last night she opened on-course at 5's, touching 6's, before going off an 11/2 chance.

Settled behind the leaders on the inner she improved to dispute the lead three out and soon lead.

She was ridden to extend her advantage after the second last and she kept on well from there, going on to win by eleven lengths.

Goulane Diva (2/1) finished second for Denis and Seamus Spillane while the 13/8 favourite Kris Kindle (from 9/4 on-course) could only manage third, a further three and three parts back under Ruby Walsh for Edmond Kent.

Paul Nolan said afterwards: "She was very disappointing at Tipperary but Ruby (Walsh, jockey then) said to step her up in trip on easier ground.

"She jumped very well today and we'll see what the handicapper does but we'll try to stick to mares' races and might go for a mares' beginners chase.

"That's her ground and there's no point keeping her in unless the ground stays soft."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes