EASILY one of the most intriguing races of the weekend was the Ladbrokes Best Odds (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race where Barry Connell took the wraps off a newcomer of real note in Marine Nationale.

This race has previously been won by the likes of Faugheen and City Island and this year’s renewal was not short of interest. The very well-touted point-to-point winner Demandrivingdouvan, the promising Punchestown Festival third Halibut and a newcomer for Willie Mullins who had shown promise in points were all part of the line-up.