Dream Champion continued a good start for punters at Ballinrobe when claiming the John Munroe Haulage Handicap Hurdle.

Ruby Walsh produced the 2/1 favourite to lead on the home turn and he stayed on well from the last to score by a length-and-three-quarters from Hunting Tower

"I'm delighted for the owners who are lovely people," said trainer Tony Martin afterwards.

"He's owned by two brothers John and Jimmy McCartan and their father Charlie used to train in Kells.

"This horse has been very unlucky on a few occasions and Ruby gave him a great ride."