THE Willie Mullins-trained Last Kingdom led home a 1-2 for owner J.P. McManus in the featured Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle In Memory Of John Molyneaux (Listed Handicap).

Always up with the pace, the 15/2 chance led after three out, staying on well to beat Puturhandstogether by two and three quarter lengths. Jockey Paul Townend said: “I think the cheekpieces helped him sharpen up his jumping and also helped him travel throughout the race. I got the run of the race at the front end and, while I committed him plenty early, I was confident of him staying on that ground.