THERE were a few familiar faces among those who weighed out for the Up The Yard Challenge Race for stable staff at Punchestown on Bank Holiday Monday.

The winner of the two-mile race on the flat was Aimée Morrissey who, some years back, competed for three seasons in 138cm classes under Show Jumping Ireland rules. On Monday, she partnered the 6/4 favourite Sir Gerhard, who is trained by her boss Willie Mullins for Cheveley Park Stud.