Danny Mullins and his airborne whip on Witness Of Fashion (left)© Photo Healy Racing
< Witness Of Fashion landed a thrilling renewal of the Boylesports Irish Grand National March 28th Handicap Chase, the feature race of the day at Fairyhouse.< Unic De Bersy and White Arm looked like they might have things between themselves approaching the final fence but Danny Mullins got a fine tune out of the 6-1 victor who stayed on strongly on the run-in to get up by half a length.
Ruby Walsh made his only ride of the day a winning one as he partnered Sambremont to victory in the Irish Racing Year Book Beginners Chase.
The six-year-old was opening his account over fences at the third time of asking after chasing home classy stablemate Black Hercules last month.
Always in control at the head of affairs, the 4-5 market leader jumped with aplomb throughout and stretched right away in the closing stages to collect by 16 lengths.< Dont Tell No One (4-1) created a favourable impression when making a successful return to action in the opening Happy New Year Maiden Hurdle.
Dermot Weld's charge hasn't been sighted since landing a Galway bumper in fine style 883 days ago but was always travelling powerfully on his first start over timber and jumped to the front after the second last before going on to record a one and three quarter length triumph.
There was a similarly promising display from smart bumper performer Cashelard Lady (15-8 fav) as she made the perfect start over hurdles when routing her rivals by 39 lengths in the Promote Your Business At Fairyhouse in 2016 Mares Maiden Hurdle.
The six-year-old was sent to the front as soon as the tapes went up and never saw another rival thereafter, gradually building up a sizeable lead which only increased the further she went.< Not For Burning (9-1) lowered the colours of some more fancied rivals when maintaining her resurgence with victory in the Cavalor Premium Feed, Supplements And Care Handicap Hurdle while Stoneford (2-1 fav) proved too strong in the Join Us In January - Racing 10th, 20th, 30th Flat Race.
