PAT Coffey's Definite Soldier was full of guts to land the feature Casey Precast Handicap Chase at Wexford.

Andrew Ring was immediately at the head of affairs on the 11-2 chance, who refused to buckle when faced with challengers on either side, getting home by half a length and the same from Abolitionist and King's Wharf.

Ring said: "He ran in Punchestown over three one and didn't really get home. The drop back to two and a half suited down to the ground. He had no weight on his back. I had a plan in my head and it worked - just to bounce out, steal a few here and there and thankfully he obliged today.

"He had plenty left, I kicked on after the third-last because he does stay but he doesn't get three-one. He's kind of an in between horse. He travels great and is a good jumper for a small horse. Job done today."

John Kinsella, for the Coffey yard, said: "He's been running heart out for last two or three runs under top weight and it's been killing him. He hit the second-last there, but he stuck to it. He is a good ground horse and he will more than likely get a break now."

DOUBLE

Ruby Walsh was in double form, courtesy of Aretesone and Call It Magic. Walsh struck first aboard Aretesone for his father, Ted, in the Casey Concrete Blocks Maiden Hurdle.

In a change of tactics, the 4-1 winner was ridden with a bit more restraint and a good jump at the last saw him stay on strongly to get the better of favourite Hidden Charmer by one and three-quarter lengths.

Walsh said: "It was quite a hot pace in Kilbeggan and he ran a bit keenly so dad gave him a break after that and freshened him up. He felt a stronger and better horse today. He has probably brought to the track what he has probably shown dad at home a few times."

Call It Magic was recording a first jumping success in the Casey Bros Supporting Their Local Racecourse Beginners Chase. Although a maiden after five tries over hurdles and one prior attempt at fences, the Ross O'Sullivan-trained six-year-old has shown plenty of ability and was the 4-7 favourite under Walsh, who knows him well.

Walsh said: "He'd been banging on the door in maiden hurdles but chasing was always going to be his game. He jumped super, very neat and has plenty of scope."

O'Sullivan added: "There might be a staying handicap chase in him down the line. He will probably stay in novice company for the moment."

Abbey Magic and Donagh Meyler got the verdict in a desperately close finish to the Casey Tarmacadam Mares Hurdle. The 8-1 winner was one of four in with a chance at the last and flashed past the post together with Jaime Sommers, with the judge calling it in favour of John Berry's five-year-old by a nose.

Bull Ride got Gordon Elliott on the scoresheet with a 12-1 surprise in the Casey Cattle Slats Maiden Hurdle.

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