THE result in the O/CNC2* went right to the wire, when none of the 10 starters retained their opening score.

Times penalties proved expensive, and when the maths were done it was Brian Morrison who emerged on top. Teaming up with the seven-year-old Galwaybay Mentor, the Mallow man had opened handily in second spot (31.8) and improved his position after a blistering round in the country.