Mousey Brown followed up on her bumper win at the course three weeks ago when making a winning return to hurdling in the mares maiden contest.

The Dermot McLoughlin-trained mare swooped to lead turning for home in the two-and-a-half mile contest and soon settled matters.

She stayed on strongly in the closing stages, for Michael Molloy, to post a three-and-a-quarter length win over long-time leader Miss Fourie

The 13/2 winner was adding to her bumper win late last month and a point-to-point success in January.

McLoughlin said: "She's done it well, she is a nice mare and is improving the whole time.

“She is settling well now and that was the key to her. She is a big, strong mare. Michael gave her a good ride and she kept going the best.

“She won a point-to-point and she'll get further than this. I said to Michael don't be afraid to go on with her if you have to.

"We will keep her going for the summer and there is a novice race in Galway that could be an option for her."

It was a poignant success for the winning rider as his father Mick Molloy passed away last month on May 7th.

(Quotes by Donal Murphy)