CHRIS Hayes forged a link with Donnacha O’Brien when Keepsgettingbetter won the mile handicap, completing a double on the card for the rider.

Owned by breeder Mrs Richard Henry with Mrs John Magnier, the Sottsass filly was making her handicap debut and was held up by Hayes in the early stages. She closed two furlongs out and ran on to catch 11/10 favourite Iff In Doubt close home for a half-length success at 12/1.