Waydownsouth was the highest-rated horse in Sligo’s claimer and duly recorded a victory for Pat Flynn and Danny Grant.

He went off at 4/7f and punters must have had a few concerns when they saw Danny Grant pushing him along with a furlong and a half of this mile and two race to go.

However, Grant had a willing partner and Waydownsouth responded to challenge for the lead at the furlong marker before forging on to hit the line two and a half lengths up on Burnt Sienna (5/1). She stayed on stoutly down the outside for jockey Seamie Heffernan. The Fox Tully was a length further back in third at 9/2.

Jockey Danny Grant said: “He’s genuine but he has his problems, but Pat’s looking after him and placing him well. The only thing I was afraid of was the trip so I rode him handy.” Positive Vibes was withdrawn for running free before the start. His price was 7/2 which led to a new market being formed. There was a Rule 4 deduction of 20 cent in the euro to board prices taken before the new market.

Waydownsouth’s mark of 82 was 6lbs superior to the next highest rated The Fox Tully.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee