CARBERRY DOUBLES UP AT NAAS

Paul Carberry took the riding honours when partnering a 32/1 double in the two hurdle races at Naas aboard Alpha Rhythm and Harry The Ear.

Alpha Rhythm was patiently-ridden to lead on the run-in of the two miles and three furlongs maiden hurdle for a length and a half verdict over the gambled-on Native Churchtown (1/1-4/5fav).

´He came late to win a bumper first time out here last summer but we only realised recently that he needs to be ridden that way. He stays well, and they went a hell of a clip there,´ said Noel Meade.

Carberry gave Harry The Ear a typically confident ride in the handicap hurdle, with Mick Halford´s top-weight touching down in front after the last to beat Recess by a length.

´He´s very tough and will mix it between the Flat and hurdles. However we have to find Flat races with no starting stalls as he´s claustrophobic,´ said Halford´s assistant Louise Boswell.

There was an exciting start to the afternoon when The Gollymocky (6/1-7/2fav) rallied close home for Robbie Burke to dead-heat with the Cathy Gannon-ridden Secret Wish.

Most racegoers were of the opinion that Secret Wish had held on until the judges verdict, and a relieved Patrick Prendergast said, ´I´ll settle for that, and he´s on the market.´

The market also proved a good guide to the juvenile maiden when Lord Admiral (8/1-9/2) was produced with a well-timed challenge by Davy Condon to beat Memorandum by a length.

´He missed the break on his debut, and I thought he was entitled to win on form. He´s a weak horse, and would struggle on soft ground,´ said trainer Charles O´Brien.

Eddie Lynam saddled his 13th winner of the season when Luggala also swooped late under Declan McDonogh to land the fillies mile maiden.

´Mick Kinane said to leave it as late as possible when getting off her last time. She´s so light that you can´t do any hard work with her at home,´ said Lynam.

Jamie Moriarty (18) recorded his eighth winner when bringing Jumbo Romance from off the pace to beat Moyeala by half a length in the apprentice handicap.

´She´s been knocking on the door all year and deserved that. That will do her confidence good, and she may run again at the Curragh on Sunday,´ said successful trainer Tim Doyle.