Oscar completes treble for Lynch

Andrew Lynch completed a treble at Thurles this afternoon when partnering Fiery Oscar to success in the two-mile handicap hurdle.

Rodger Sweeney 's charge was prominent throughout and the 5/1 shot hit the front going to the second last.

7/2 joint favourite Mark Me Up soon threw down a strong challenge and got his head in front for a few strides as the pair battled it out going to the last.

Lynch got a good tune from his mount however, who edged ahead again on the run-in and asserted close home for a two-and-three-quarter length success.

"He's a tough little devil and was due that win," said Sweeney afterwards.

"He fell at Gowran (penultimate run) but I don't think he would have beaten the winner.

"He'll stay hurdling for a bit. He's a handy little horse and could snap another little handicap."

The other market leader On My Own flattened out after a mistake at the second last and could only finish fifth.

Lynch had teamed up with trainer Henry de Bromhead earlier on the card to score aboard Berties Dream and Jack Bene