Review KILBEGGAN 15TH JUL

Trotsky returned to form at the perfect time to land the Ladbrokes Midlands National Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan.

Dessie Hughes' gelding, a 16/1 shot, had shown little on three runs this season but left recent form well behind to claim the 32,500 first prize.

Paddy Flood sent his mount to the front at the second last and he kept on well to beat Il En Reve by three-quarters-of-a-length.

Ruby Walsh was out of luck on Bassett Tiger in the feature but had visited the winners' enclosure earlier when Keaveney claimed the Tom McCormack Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle.

The 11/8f hit the lead at the second last and responded gamely to Walsh's urgings to hold the finish of Key To The Kingdom by the narrowest of margins.

Team Allstar collared runaway leader Maricko Bay at the second last in the Tommy Scanlon Bar & Restaurant Handicap Hurdle before asserting on the run in for a length-and-a-half success.

Trainer Niall Madden is currently in hospital having surgery on his leg but listened to the race from his bed.

Rolling Home, last seen when midfield behind Dabiroun at Cheltenham, made a

successful return to action when claiming the ACC Bank Westmeath Handicap

Hurdle.

Denis O'Regan sent his mount to the lead at the second last and he kept on well to see off the challenge of Stitch Pockets by two lengths.

Emeranna gained a cosy victory in the opening Stanley Macadam Maiden Hurdle under Johnny Allen while Lease opened his account over fences in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase.