ALEX Harvey continued his sparkling run of form, by partnering a quickfire 13/2 double in the opening two races highlighted by the victory of Jackson Lamb in the Connolly’s Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle.

This was also the first leg of a respective double for trainer John McConnell. The son of El Salvador made all in this contest. There were very few anxious moments throughout this race for the evens favourite, but he did get away with a novicey leap at the second last which momentarily halted his momentum.