Duroob stayed every yard of the three mile trip in the Leo Dolan Memorial Handicap Hurdle to triumph by nine lengths under Matthew Bowes. Flying Johnny M had every chance when falling three out and from there Rita Shah's winner went on to defeat Dream Honours

Successful trainer, Oliver Brady had the crowds flocking around the parade ring as usual and he remarked after the celebrations: "He'll go to Galway definitely, without a doubt. He is in some form and for the smallest of that field at 15.2 or 3 he fairly beat them well."