SAM Curling appears to have plenty of talent at his disposal this term and the Skehanagh Stables operator continued his excellent season by sending out the admirably consistent Templebredin to win the novice riders’ open.

Templebredin, who finished third in the two miles, seven-furlong maiden hunter chase at Fairyhouse just 12 days earlier, was always positioned on the pace as he disputed the running with Tongie for much of the race.