In the opening 12.2hh race, Newmarket, Co Cork rider Jerry Daly junior partnered remarkable veteran Tail To Tail to victory for his first win in open class.

It was a proud day for his parents Jerry and Aileen who give so much to pony racing as officials, race-hosts and through their involvement in the Three County Syndicate as Jerry junior took control from half way and then held off a renewed challenge from early leader Here Comes The Pain in the last 100 yards for a hugely popular win.