Barry Connell once again proved he could mix it with the big boys as his 16/1 shot Eachtotheirown landed the PRL Champion Novice Hurdle, a Grade 1 won by Willie Mullins in seven of the last eight years.

Sean Flanagan rode the seven-year-old to make all in a first-time hood, and after an awkward jump at the first flight, never had cause for concern thereafter. Jack Kennedy made a move on 2/1f El Cairos approaching the turn for home, but began to fade before the last.