WITH a notable 700km round trip on their hands, the raiding Wexford contingent had full intent to ensure their visit to Toomebridge on Saturday was a worthwhile one, and that proved to be the case with the counties’ handlers claiming four of the day’s prizes, including an opening double for the Colin Bowe yard.

That initial success came in quite unusual circumstances, as his Branson Missouri had crossed the line 10 lengths adrift of fellow newcomer Rocked Up in the four-year-old mares’ maiden.