Dermot Weld and David Evans combined to take the opening race at Dowpatrick, the Alternative Christmas Party ‘The With Chevys’ Maiden Hurdle with 7/2 shot Almolahek
Evans who was prominent for most hit the front on the Red Ransom gelding just after the last and kept on well for an eight length win over 2/1 favourite Timari
It was a welcome return to the winner’s enclosure for Evans' who recorded his first winner in two years.
