SEVEN pound claimer Donagh Meyler continues to grab his share of the headlines and he rode his second winner this week when giving The Mooch a fine ride to win the Byerley Turk, Godolphin Arabian And Darley Arabian Handicap Chase.

On the Paul Nolan-trained second favourite The Mooch (5/2), the first time blinkered gelding in the colours of R.G English was sent off in front and looked to be collared approaching the second last as Ruby Walsh moved the favourite Old Castletown to challenge. He looked set for victory but Meyler did not panic and using his whip sparingly, The Mooch rallied as Old Castletown (13/8 favourite) could not find a way past despite Walsh’s driving. Meyler had also impressed on Tigroney from the front here at the September meeting.