Son claims opener at Listowel

Lend A Hand Son is set to turn his attention to the level after getting off the mark over jumps in the opener at Listowel.

Adrian Heskin produced his mount to challenge at the second last and he got to the front going to the final flight.

He asserted in the closing stages to post a three-and-a-half length verdict over Gentle Noel

"This horse is bred in the pink. There is an Oaks winner in the pedigree. I thought he would have won before now," said trainer Michael Hourigan.

"He ran too free and didn't stay the 2m4f last time. We'll go for a Flat maiden with him now."