HAVING put so much emphasis on the off-track activities at Downpatrick’s Bank Holiday meeting in the past couple of weeks, it’s good to report on some of the horses who rewarded connections on Monday.

First up, the Paul Townend-partnered Mountain Kingdom, who was sent off the 7/4 favourite, won the opening two and a quarter-mile maiden hurdle for Crossgar trainer Colin McBratney and Newry owner Cathal McGovern.