RACING returned to Ballybunion Strand for the first time since 2003 and on a track where agility and cornering ability was a premium asset, Daniel King was the star of the day with a fabulous four-timer. Danny must have thought it was going to be a frustrating day after two early runner-up finishes but the 15hh race saw him gain his first win on Xantico for the Dunmanway, Co Cork-based Castle Racing Syndicate.

Always in a prominent position, the winner came home with Danny looking around for non-existent dangers despite forfeiting significant ground by running wide off the final bend.