FLAME Bearer’s impressive rise up the ranks continued as he bagged a second Grade 2 victory of the season in the Tom Quinlan Electrical Novice Hurdle. This gelding has Grade 1 potential whenever his connections opt to race him.

After winning a Grade 2 at Naas in late February, Pat Doyle’s charge faced a different test of his mettle as he was lumbered with a 6lb penalty for that success. Flame Bearer did not have things go his way here but, as good horses do, the Linda Mulcahy and Mary Wolridge ultimately manageed to find a way to succeed.