Ger Fox returned to the scene of his recent Irish National triumph and once again proved his worth from the front on Killaro Boy in the Bobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Novice Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Tuesday.

Brilliant to get Rogue Angel home in the Fairyhouse feature over Easter, Fox was landing a far less illustrious prize but put in no less of an effort.

Adrian Murray's Killaro Boy (12-1) looked a sitting duck when challenged by That's A Wrap, but he pulled out plenty and kept going to beat the staying-on Edvardo by a length and three-quarters.

Seven Nation Army was odds-on to make a successful return to the fray in the Your Clubs Fundraiser At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today Maiden Hurdle but was being pressed by Be The Hero (100-30) when he hit the deck at the last.

That left Gordon Elliott's Be The Hero clear and he came home 22 lengths to the good over Moonlit Theatre.

Candlestick broke through in the Online Discounts At fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle.

Jessica Harrington's 8-1 chance was a willing partner for Paddy Kennedy and stayed on to account for Bringerofthedawn by two and three-quarter lengths.

Fine Article parted company with Robbie Power in the early stages of the Follow Fairyhouse On Social Media Beginners Chase, and his main market rival Dallas Cowboy strode on in an uncontested lead.

However, he hadn't reckoned with Festive Day showing a massive improvement on his previous performances under Rules and he strolled 31 lengths clear of fellow 50-1 shot Boite A Musique in taking fashion.

Trainer Norman Lee said: "That wasn't expected but it was great that it happened. It turned into a bit of a farce of a race when the favourite went out but he did it very well.

"I thought the holding ground wouldn't be in his favour but he jumped great. I don't think the handicapper will be too hard on him for that."

Dermot McLoughlin enjoyed a confidence-boosting victory ahead of Vics Canvas' tilt at Grand National glory, with Uptake (10-1) leading his rivals a merry dance in the Like Fairyhouse On Facebook Handicap Hurdle.

Change The Rules (12-1) stormed clear in the www.fairyhouse.ie Handicap Chase, while Kara Loca (9-2) benefited from the last-fence fall of the challenging Missyspet in the Next Racing At Fairyhouse April 20th Mares Beginners Chase.

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