HAVINGAGOODTIME (6/4 joint favourite) beat The Perch by 22 lengths in the opening Future Ticketing Mares Hurdle.

They are just the bare facts though as it could have been different had Make My Heart Fly not fallen when looking good in front two out. Her jockey Jack Kennedy was stood down for the day and it turned out that he’d broken his collarbone. After seeing Paddy Kenny (consultant orthopaedic surgeon) during the week the Kerry rider should have a clearer picture as to how long he’ll be sidelined.