RADAR Ahead’s connections are already looking forward to a trip to Cheltenham with the Tom McCourt-trained filly after she landed the €20,000 Racing TV Irish EBF Mares’ Handicap Hurdle at this well-attended Sunday fixture.

Darragh O’Keeffe’s mount joined the front-running Spick And Span at the final flight and the 3/1 shot kept on strongly on the run-in to beat that rival by five and a half lengths. “She has stepped on a lot from her last two runs and her jumping today was very good for her first handicap. She’s a lovely mare to have and is capable of winning on the flat as well,” said McCourt.