A PLEASANT day on the rolling hills of Armagh attracted a large crowd who were on hand to witness the formidable Winged Leader (1/2 favourite) pass the post in front for the 40th time in his career.

David Christie’s stalwart grabbed the bull by the horns from the outset of the open, and always seemed to be saving a bit for himself, as Barry O’Neill kept him up to his work for over half a circuit.