Nick Lost finds his winning groove

Nick Lost dominated the three mile handicap hurdle in Limerick and came home clear of his rivals.

He enjoyed himself out front for Dylan Robinson and readily asserted after the second last to score by eight lengths at 10/1. An'ball (6/1) led the pursuers home with 5/1 favourite Benefit Of Magic third and 10/1 shot Bye Bye O Baby fourth.

No less than six of the 18 runners failed to complete an incident-packed race where it proved best to be out front.

This was Nick Lost's seventh race under rules and his first victory. His previous best result had been third in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last November.

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes