Night to remember for Cleary

Rory Cleary enjoyed a terrific night at Dundalk as General Bunching trained by his father Tom, completed a 407/1 treble on the night for the jockey.

Massabini and Horsewithnoname cut out the running in the ten furlong handicap but the Cleary horse travelled well in behind entering the straight.

Massabini got the better of the front-running argument two furlongs out but was trumped by General Bunching over a furlong out.

The 16/1 shot kept on strongly inside the final furlong to record a three-and-three-quarter length success.

The American-bred gelding had scored on the surface for Jim Bolger over a year ago but had shown only moderate form since switching stables last Autumn.

Cleary was clearly delighted as he launched his whip into the air passing the winning post.

“That's my first treble and it's fantastic to do it,” said the winning jockey.

“We've always thought a bit of this horse, who was bought out of Jim Bolgers', and he did that well. He'll probably go jumping now.”

Cleary senior added: “The horses are in good form this year. I lost a few horses last year when a few people lost faith in me but a couple of syndicates stayed with us and they are being rewarded now.”

(Additional reporting by Alan Magee)