THERE was an excellent atmosphere at Sunday’s Avondhu Foxhounds fixture at Knockanard, and the Michael Mangan-trained What Path lit up the afternoon by winning the open that was staged over the banks course.

What Path (7/4 - 2/1 favourite), a former 135-rated hurdler for Willie Mullins who won three races for the Closutton maestro before an unproductive track stint in Britain, was having a first start over banks, and he was always close to the pace in mid-division.