IT was a special few days for Kenny Alexander, with news emerging that his wonder mare Honeysuckle had safely delivered her first foal in Scotland, a daughter by Walk In The Park.

To help with the celebrations, Willie Mullins sent Jade De Grugy out to land the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares’ Novice Hurdle, and she appropriately carries the Alexander colours. Jade De Grugy lost her unbeaten record at Cheltenham where she ran fourth, but bounced back well to land one of the feature races of the Fairyhouse Festival.