2 from 3 in Ireland for Quartz after Downpatrick feature race win Quartz Du Rheu easily justified odds of 4/11 in the 3-runner Molson Coors Hurdle at Downpatrick. The centre-piece of the programme was reduced to a match when Three Wise Men made a mistake three out and unseated Rachael Blackmore. Stayer, Elwood, couldn’t match the J P McManus-owned and Willie Mullins-trained victor from before the last. The Mark Walsh-ridden Quartz Du Rheu eventually sauntered home with five and a half lengths to spare. "It was very straightforward, he was well in at the weights. I'd be disappointed if he didn't do that," said Walsh. "He's only a four-year-old and it was a good little race for Willie to pick out for him." (MG & EM)
