< Mourad showed admirable battling qualities to complete a double for John Oxx and Fran Berry in Her Majesty's Plate at Down Royal.
Having just his fourth start, the 5-2 market leader was headed by Teacht An Earraig a furlong out, but responded well to Berry's urgings to cross the line with plenty in hand.
The further they went the better for his stablemate Barizan (9-4 favourite), who was far too good in the Ulster Bank Business Banking Nursery.
Berry was hard at work from some way out on the son of Kalanisi, but his stamina came into play in the rain-softened conditions and he ran on strongly to beat Pride Celebre by a length and three-quarters.< Urban Beach showed her appreciation for a drop in grade by breaking her duck in the Ulster Bank U First Gold Claiming Race.
Danny Grant tracked the leaders on the 9-1 shot and having got the better of a duel with Positive Event 100 yards from the line, held the late thrust of Ravati by half a length.
Punters got it right in the Ulster Bank Business Banking EBF Maiden Hurdle as 3-1 favourite Noble Commander got the better of market rival The Patriarch Game
Barry Geraghty eased the winner to the front between the last two flights and he asserted his authority to score by three lengths, with the runner-up having to settle for minor honours once more after finding less than expected.< Burren Bob proved too strong in the Ulster Bank Corporate & Property Handicap Hurdle, despite drifting left in the closing stages.
The 9-1 chance had returned from a lengthy absence last month and was travelling more sweetly than his rivals rounding the elbow. He was clear when jumping the last and beat Garrai Ard by three and a half lengths.
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