THE much-improved Darver Star kept pace with his rapid rise up the ratings with a dominant display in the Grade B Larkins Bar, Restaurant, B&B and Bakery Handicap Hurdle to continue a memorable few months for Gavin Cromwell.

This 13/2 chance was hit with a one stone hike in the weights for a decisive win at Downpatrick earlier in the month and this meant that Jonathan Moore’s mount was some 27lbs higher than when winning a Wexford handicap just three runs previously.