LAST Sunday was a good day in the office for Niamh McEvoy as she dominated the opening round of the Plusvital Premier Series at Barnadown. Along with claiming victory, an outstanding performance also saw her take third and fourth places in the €15,000 class, the first of seven prestigious legs.

McEvoy took the win and top prize of €4,500 aboard Max O’Reilly Hyland’s Rock Warrior when she was fastest of six double clears. Bred by Max’s mother, Barbara O’Reilly Hyland, the eight-year-old gelding is by Casall La Silla out of the Castor mare Cassi. He was campaigned by his owner from a five-year-old up to Grand Prix level last year.