A review of the racing from Fairyhouse

A review of the rest of the action from Fairyhouse where Ruby Walsh was among the winners but Tony McCoy out of luck.

Upazo made it third time lucky over fences for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in the Fairyhouse Vets Promoting Equine Health Beginners Chase.

The talented hurdler was still in contention when falling on his chasing debut at Gowran Park in February, but disappointed when only fifth at the same track a month later.

Third-best in the market for his latest appearance, the 11-4 chance travelled with plenty of zest and Walsh appeared confident rounding the home turn.

The prominently-ridden favourite Clonbanan Lad weakened fairly tamely, while Edeymi was challenging until a bold leap from Upazo at the final fence sealed his three-and-three-quarter-length victory.

"The ground made a big difference, and he jumped great today. He seems to have improved," said Walsh.

Mullins and Walsh then combined to land the feature with Twinlight and it was a treble for Mullins when son Patrick guided even-money favourite An Dearg Mor to victory in the closing bumper.

Jimmy Two Times edged ahead after a thrilling three-way finish to the INH Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final.

Pleasant Company was a well supported 11-8 favourite on his first start for the Mullins team and he arrived on the scene travelling ominously well in the hands of Walsh two flights from the finish.

However, the Brian Hamilton-trained Jimmy Two Times (7-1) was moving equally well on the far side of the track under Declan Lavery, while Fine Article was in there pitching between the pair.

There was little to choose between the trio as the post loomed, but Lavery's mount found most for pressure to take the prize by a neck. Fine Article edged out Pleasant Company for the runner-up spot.

Hamilton said: "Believe it or not that was always the plan. The three miles is right up his street and all he does is stay.

"Declan gave him a brilliant ride. You have to ride him up against the rail to stop him jumping right and being there you need a bit of luck to get a run.

"If the ground is not too quick he could go to Punchestown but we'll have to see how he comes out of this. I think he'll improve for another year as he's still immature.

"That's my biggest winner."

There was no fairytale ending for Tony McCoy on what was likely his last ever ride in Ireland as Galway Hurdle hero Thomas Edison finished well-beaten in the Farmhouse Foods Handicap Hurdle.

Making his first appearance since his day in the sun in Ballybrit last July, Tony Martin's charge travelled well for a long way before weakening from the home turn.

Clondaw Warrior looked set to provide Willie Mullins with yet another winner when going clear after the final flight, but he was reeled in on the run-in by the Tom Mullins-trained Some Article (20-1), who got up by a neck.

Tom Mullins said: "He's had his troubles and if he'd stayed out of Naas he wouldn't have been the price he was. He's run two stinkers there and won't be going there again.

"He won the Goffs Land Rover bumper a few years ago and the drying ground helped today. More than likely he'll go chasing next year.

"If he comes out of this okay he could go to Punchestown but we won't be greedy. He should make a nice chaser as he's a big, strong horse."

Joseph O'Brien's wait for a winner over jumps goes on. The dual champion jockey was riding the weakening Draco when he came to grief at the final flight.

O'Brien walked away none the worse.

Johnny Burke steered 9-1 shot Mr Goodenough to a comprehensive success in the Boylesports Handicap Chase for owner-trainer John Robinson.

Robinson said: "I think there are a few more races in him. I'm not sure if he'll get into anything at Punchestown."

Eugene O'Sullivan saddled a one-two in the Emerald Contract Cleaning Hunters Chase, with Drawn N Drank (10-1) leading home stablemate Cork Citizen.

O'Sullivan said: "They are two nice horses with a hunter chase future. The winner was a bit fresher having not gone to Cheltenham."