WITH Davy Russell unwell, Sean Flanagan came in for the winning ride on Azua Emery in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

The French import has been costly follow since joining Gordon Elliott, but she attracted market support again and was sent off the 2/1 favourite. She joined Tin Town Liz at the head of affairs shortly after three out, and took a slight lead following the next before going clear approaching the final flight.