Ronceray gains overdue win

Valgor Du Ronceray gained an overdue win when running out a cosy winner of the opening Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle at Ballinrobe.

Shane Shortall bounced out in front on the 5/4 favourite in the two-mile contest and he always looked in control.

Joseph O'Brien 's charge was shaken up to assert after the last and could afford to cost home in the closing stages to record a seven-length win over Now Let Go

The winner had been placed six times since winning his bumper back in January 2015.

"Joseph told me to keep everything straightforward on him as he has run loads of times,” said Shortall.

"I jumped out and no horses bothered me and in the end he has done it easily. It was a good opportunity for him and he took it.

"I have three winners left on my claim now."

(Quotes by Thomas Weekes)