THE mud was no deterrent for Ted O’Leary and Silver Brog, who claimed the EI 110 J on their opening score of 27.0 A new partnership this season, the pair filled third place on the flat, and adding nothing further - one of only three to do so - increased their lead over Keelin McCarthy and Romans Mr Kane, as well as Blackstairs victors Matthew Kelly (Ah To Be Sure).

The Co Wexford combination of Georgina Pettit and Ballyerk Black Beauty impressively landed a seasonal hat-trick in the EI 110 (P). Unbeaten so far this year, the duo impressed on the flat and remained in front of Matthew Love (Cloughreagh Charlie) and Tom Nestor (Tullaree Ruby Tuesday) who were also double clear.